Federal Court of Justice: On proof of proper acceptance by the carrier of (deep-) refrigerated goods

The Federal Court of Justice clarifies: When claiming compensation, the claimant must prove that the frozen goods were delivered undamaged and properly refrigerated. The receipt is considered a rebuttable presumption of accuracy if the carrier signs it without prior verification. This strengthens the claimant's position and emphasizes the importance of careful verification.

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BGH ruling: Violation of the principle of equal division in brokerage fees for single-family homes

The Federal Court of Justice ruled that a broker's commission on a real estate purchase is invalid if the commission was not agreed upon by the buyer and seller in the same amount, as required by the principle of equal division in Section 656c of the German Civil Code (BGB).

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