Matter

M. [O] v M. [M] (French Court of Cassation, First Civil Chamber, appeal no. S 22-22.850, judgment of 18 June 2025)

18 June 2025France
18 June 2025France
Judgment of the Court of Cassation, First Civil Chamber, in appeal no. S 22-22.850 dated 18 June 2025
Court of Cassation, First Civil Chamber
Decision summary
The Court of Cassation rejected the seller's appeal and held that claims for hotel and travel expenses, lawyers' fees, and interest incurred because of criminal proceedings did not arise from performance of the sale contract and were outside its arbitration clause.
Supporting details
2 authorities · 9 participants
M. [N] [Y] [M]
Representative
SARL Le Prado - Gilbert (For: M. [N] [Y] [M])
M. [C] [O]
Representative
SCP Thomas-Raquin, Le Guerer, Bouniol-Brochier, Lassalle-Byhet (For: M. [C] [O])
Court of Cassation, First Civil Chamber
Advocate General
Mme Cazaux-Charles
Judge
Mme Champalaune
Judge
Mme Tréard
Judge
Mme Guihal
Other
Court Reporter
Mme Vignes
Authorities cited
2
- French Code of Civil Procedure (Article 1520(1) of the French Code of Civil Procedure)
  statute
- French Code of Civil Procedure (Article 700 of the French Code of Civil Procedure)
  statute
Direct judgment
Date not availableArbitration
Date not availableArbitration
London arbitral award concerning the Song Saigon catamaran sale
Decision summary
The award condemned purchaser M. [O] to pay various sums for hotel and air-travel expenses incurred for criminal-court appearances, lawyers' fees, and interest on a security deposit imposed in the criminal proceedings.
Supporting details
2 participants
M. [M]
M. [O]
Mentioned in judgment

M. [N] [Y] [M]

M. [C] [O]

Court of Cassation, First Civil Chamber

Other

M. [M]

M. [O]