Italian Court dismisses appeal on simulated price and breach of contract claims in property sale dispute.
Sintesi Legislator
Generato dall'IAThe Court of Cassation rejected the appeals filed by both parties regarding a property sale dispute involving a simulated price and alleged breach of contract. The appellant admitted the price was simulated but argued the counter-performance was insufficient, while the appellee claimed non-payment of related taxes. The court held that the admitted simulation qualified the counter-performance as a 'datio in solutum,' rendering the appellant's claim inadmissible, and dismissed the incidental appeal due to lack of proof for damages.
Regesto Legislator
Generato dall'IAArt. 1414, co. 2 c.c.; Art. 1453 c.c.; Art. 112 c.p.c.: When parties admit a simulated price but agree on a different counter-performance, the latter constitutes a datio in solutum, not a breach of the original obligation, and a generic claim for damages without specific proof is inadmissible.