Judicial judgment — Court of Cassation – Civil
Joint Liability for a Defect Threatening Building Safety
Decision reference: Court of Cassation Civil Decision No. 1799 of 2019.
The contractor, engineer, and supervising engineer may bear joint liability under the Civil Code to compensate the employer for a defect in the building that threatens its safety.
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Judicial judgment — Court of Cassation – Civil
Updated: 22 September 2026
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The contractor, engineer, and supervising engineer may bear joint liability under the Civil Code to compensate the employer for a defect in the building that threatens its safety.
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What is the liability of the contractor, engineer, and supervising engineer for a dangerous building defect?
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The contractor, engineer, and supervising engineer may bear joint liability under the Civil Code to compensate the employer for a defect in the building that threatens its safety.
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What is the liability of the contractor, engineer, and supervising engineer for a dangerous building defect?
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The contractor, engineer, and supervising engineer may bear joint liability under the Civil Code to compensate the employer for a defect in the building that threatens its safety.
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