Roberge v. Daigneau / Roberge v. Martin

Roberge v. Daigneau / Roberge v. Martin

The subdivision plan and book of reference constituted a sufficient written specification under art.551 C.C. to create a servitude by destination du père de famille in favour of adjoining lots, and art.2116a C.C. does not apply because it governs contractual servitudes constituted by title, not servitudes created by destination.

Citation
[1926] SCR 191
Parties
Appellants (defendants in Warranty): H. Roberge and Another; Defendant and Plaintiff in Warranty: P. L. Daigneau; Plaintiff Respondent: J. B. Martin
Court
Supreme Court of Canada
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
2 February 1926
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal to Supreme Court of Canada From Court of King's Bench, Quebec
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; judgment of the Court of King's Bench affirmed.
Legal Topics
Servitude, Right of Way, Subdivision Plan, Registration, Destination Du Père De Famille, Interpretation of Civil Code
Source Language
English
Property Law Servitude Right of Way Subdivision Plan Registration Destination Du Père De Famille Interpretation of Civil Code

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Parties

H. Roberge and Another

Appellants (defendants in Warranty)

P. L. Daigneau

Defendant and Plaintiff in Warranty

J. B. Martin

Plaintiff Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal to Supreme Court of Canada From Court of King's Bench, Quebec

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a servitude by destination du père de famille was validly created by the subdivision plan and book of reference in accordance with art.551 C.C.
  2. 2 Whether art.2116a C.C. (registration requirement) applies to a servitude created by destination du père de famille or only to contractual servitudes constituted by title

Ratio Decidendi

The subdivision plan and book of reference constituted a sufficient written specification under art.551 C.C. to create a servitude by destination du père de famille in favour of adjoining lots, and art.2116a C.C. does not apply because it governs contractual servitudes constituted by title, not servitudes created by destination.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; judgment of the Court of King's Bench affirmed.

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs
  • Judgment of the Court of King's Bench (Q.R. 39 K.B. 374) affirmed