Voluntary administrator of an ASBL held personally liable for company debts due to gross negligence in duty performance.

The Court of Appeal of Liège dismissed the ASBL's appeal, upholding the lower court's judgment that the voluntary administrator bears personal liability for the company's debts. The administrator argued that his role was purely honorary and exempted him from financial responsibility, while the opposing party contended that his gross negligence in managing company assets constituted a breach of statutory duty. The court ruled that the legal obligation to act with the diligence of a prudent administrator applies regardless of the voluntary nature of the position, thereby establishing personal liability for damages caused by negligence.