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Did a bank's info slip-up cost this business fair damages?

Court
Cour de cassation
Decided
Sep 9, 2026
Citation
25-14.727
Judges
M. Vigneau (président)

AI breakdown

  • A business sued a bank for failing to provide important loan information, which allegedly led to its financial loss.
  • The court decided that the bank owed damages based on a 'loss of chance' without properly hearing both sides.
  • The Cour de cassation ruled that this was incorrect and annulled the decision because the parties weren't heard on this point.

Outcome

Cassation partielle

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