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Did a bank's claim expire, or did the court get it wrong?

Court
Cour de cassation
Decided
Sep 10, 2026
Citation
23-22.487
Judges
Mme Martinel (présidente)

AI breakdown

  • BNP Paribas Personal Finance pursued a foreclosure over a loan default, facing resistance from the borrowers.
  • The appeal court claimed the bank's right to collect expired, citing a contradiction in dates counted for timing.
  • The Cour de cassation annulled this decision, ordering a new review due to inconsistent reasoning on the time limit.

Outcome

Cassation

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