Servitude of View and Contractual Warranty
Synthèse Legislator
Généré par l'IAA party sought to annul a contract for the sale of land, alleging the seller failed to disclose a pre-existing servitude of view that diminished the property's value, but the appellate court correctly upheld the sale because the servitude was public and apparent, meaning the buyer was deemed to have constructive knowledge of its existence and could not claim a breach of warranty against hidden defects, despite the seller's silence on the matter.
Regeste Legislator
Généré par l'IAServitude of View and Contractual Warranty: A party sought to annul a contract for the sale of land, alleging the seller failed to disclose a pre-existing servitude of view that diminished the property's value, but the appellate court correctly upheld the sale because the servitude was public and apparent, meaning the buyer was deemed to have constructive knowledge of its existence and could not claim a breach of warranty against hidden defects, despite the seller's silence on the matter.