Property Damage Claim Arising from Alleged Latent Boiler Defect Fails Due to Lack of Causation

A plaintiff sought damages from the defendant for the destruction of property caused by a fire originating from a defective boiler installed by the defendant, arguing the defendant was liable under the contract of sale due to the latent defect rendering the object unfit for its intended use. The Court of Cassation upheld the lower court's decision rejecting the claim, reasoning that the plaintiff had failed to prove the fire was a direct consequence of the latent defect in the boiler at the time of sale, as the evidence demonstrated the fire resulted from an external cause, namely the failure to properly maintain the appliance after installation, thus breaking the causal link required for contractual liability based on a hidden defect.