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Transmission of the contractual guarantee to successive buyers

Transmission of the contractual guarantee to successive buyers The Court of Cassation, in a recent judgment, clarified the question of the transmission of contractual guarantees to successive purchasers of a property. The case concerned the sale of a used car...

Invoice Acceptance

Invoice Acceptance The buyer who repeatedly pays invoices on which the general conditions of sale (GTC) are printed is deemed to have accepted these conditions, even if he has not signed the invoices. This important legal principle was recently affirmed by the Court...

Legal perspectives on the autonomy of early termination clauses

Autonomy of early termination In contractual matters, it is always open to one of the parties to unilaterally terminate a contract before the due date, in the event of a serious breach by the other party of its contractual  obligations  . Understanding the concept of...

Conventional obligations and the offense of obstruction

If the non-respect of a contractual obligation can be the subject of an action for the offense of obstruction, it is on the condition that the breach of the legal obligation of the same nature entails such a sanction. The collective agreement for department stores...

Judicial termination of the employment contract

Application for judicial termination and maintenance of employment of the employee  The application for judicial termination of an  employment contract  offers a secure way for employees to terminate their contract while remaining in the service of their employer...

Consumer credit and foreclosure period

In the context of consumer credit, the two-year foreclosure period  , which  limits the time for legal action, does not apply to liability actions brought by borrowers against lenders for non-compliance with the duty of warning.  This article explores the exemption...

Misleading use of the term “Unlimited”

In a recent development, the misuse  of  the term "unlimited" by some operators has come under scrutiny. Following this revelation, the consumer defense association UFC-Que Choisir decided to sue ten operators. The  central question  revolves around the use of the...

I bought a used car with a hidden defect

In which cases am I in the presence of a latent defect ? Can I get compensation? How ? WHAT IS A HIDDEN DEFECT?This is a non-apparent defect which renders the vehicle unsuitable for circulation on public roads. During the sale, if these conditions are met, we can...

Door-to-door canvassing: written contract required

Door-to-door canvassing sometimes gives rise to real abuse… So, can we sell everything? What are the limits to be respected by the seller? How to guard against possible abuse? Authorized… but regulated Door-to-door or door-to-door canvassing is an activity authorized...

Oral employment contract

Can you work without a written contract? What are the abuses? How to claim your rights?   IS IT LEGAL? Working without a written contract is perfectly legal. For the Labor Code, what matters is the work situation, that is to say the fact of working in a...

How to break a contract?

Do you want to break a contract with a  customer  or a supplier ? Be aware that this process cannot be improvised and that it varies depending on whether you have a written or oral contract, or with a  commercial agent  . THE VERBAL CONTRACT In commercial matters,...

How do I cancel my internet subscription?

Terminations related to internet or telephone subscriptions   require consumers to have precise knowledge of the steps to follow. SEND RECOMMENDED If your operator  continues  to bill you and debit the amount of your subscription, the best thing is to SEND A...

My train is cancelled: what can I claim?

Canceling   a train can sometimes cause real harm, whether financial or moral  . What can you claim from the SNCF? In which cases must it  compensate you  ? What should the SNCF offer at the station? In the event of a train being cancelled , and for any reason...

My flight has been cancelled: what can I claim?

Overbooking, bad weather… Different  reasons  can lead to   flight cancellation . In this case, what can we claim from the airline? What should the airline offer at the airport? In the event of flight cancellation , the passenger has the choice between reimbursement...

I suffered damage following a delayed flight

A flight delay can cause significant damage   . It is possible to have this damage recognized under certain conditions. The airline must then take care of the passengers and may have to compensate them. In the absence of an amicable agreement, it is possible to...

Doorstep canvassing: watch out for abuse

Door-to-door canvassing sometimes gives rise to real abuse… So ,  can we sell everything? What are the limits to be respected by the seller? How to guard  against  possible abuse? Authorized… but regulated Door-to-door or door-to-door canvassing is an activity...

Which marriage contract to choose ?

The purpose of the marriage contract is to  organize  the financial and patrimonial framework of each of the spouses. The choice of the type of contract is made according to the couple's vision of the division of property: separate everything, share everything or a...

PACS or marriage?

Succession, taxes, adoption, break-up… PACS or  marriage  , which is more advantageous? FOR TAXES: EQUALITY. From a tax point of view, marriage and PACS are egalitarian. The declarations will be made at the same time, with the same constraints and privileges. There...

How to get out of a PACS?

How to get out of a  Pacs  ? Can we oppose its dissolution and how can we anticipate the difficulties linked in particular to the liquidation of assets? What is the procedure ? If the two partners want to get out of a Pacs (civil solidarity pact), sending a registered...

Joint report

The amicable report is an  essential element  to be well compensated. It should therefore be completed carefully, paying particular attention to the circumstances section. Documents outside the report, such as testimonials and photographs, are also important. What is...