{"id":14592,"date":"2024-07-09T18:44:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T16:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.white-baos.com\/?p=14592"},"modified":"2024-07-09T18:46:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T16:46:43","slug":"claim-against-the-neighbour-wall-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.white-baos.com\/en\/claim-against-the-neighbour-wall-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"New Court Success: Claim Against the Neighbour. Wall Damage. Non-contractual Liability. Legal Advice."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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In today\u2019s article, we share a recent court success achieved by our law firm in a claim against the neighbour<\/a> for non-contractual liability. We represented the owners of a plot of land whose neighbours were demanding \u20ac14.000 in compensation for damages to a retaining wall. They also sought the execution of repair works on the wall to prevent future damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contractual and Non-contractual Liability. Statute of Limitations. Civil Code.<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Spanish Civil Code (C.C.) foresees two types of liability: contractual and non-contractual. Contractual liability arises when a party breaches obligations established in a contract. Non-contractual liability (regulated in articles 1.902 and 1.903<\/a>) involves the obligation to repair damages caused to another party by action or omission. Even when the damage has been caused without a direct contractual relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regarding the statute of limitations for non-contractual liability claims, the Spanish C.C. sets a limit of 1 year from the date the harmed party became aware of the damage and the identity of the responsible party. As we have explained in previous articles, there are cases where the calculation of this period has certain peculiarities (such as continuous damages<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lawsuit Claim and Response to the complaint. Legal Representation for our clients.<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In their claim against the neighbour, the plaintiffs demanded economic compensation and the execution of repair works. They argued that our clients had modified the land by adding gravel, increasing its weight and altering the ground level. They claimed this caused damages to the retaining wall<\/a> of their plot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We countered these accusations by arguing that there was no direct link between the addition of gravel and the damage based on the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n