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KKO 1870/1999 AI generated

Supreme Court dismisses appeal regarding validity of security pledge by sole pledgor without joint owner's consent.

Case Number KKO 1870/1999
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the validity of a security pledge created by one owner of jointly owned land. The applicant, acting alone, pledged documents attached to the property to secure debts, while the co-owner argued this lacked necessary authorization. The court ruled that a sole pledgor cannot validly create a security interest over jointly owned property without the explicit consent of all co-owners.

Legislator headnote

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Section 10 of the Act on the Creation of Security Interests; A sole owner of jointly owned property cannot validly create a security interest over the property without the consent of all co-owners.

Keywords

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joint ownership security pledge sole pledgor co-owner consent validity of security

Cited Legislation

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Section 10 of the Act on the Creation of Security Interests
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Kysymys panttauksen pätevyydestä, kun A oli yksin pantannut A:n ja B:n allekirjoittamia, heidän yhteisesti omistamaansa tilaan kiinnitettyjä haltijavelkakirjoja velkojen vakuudeksi.