1. Private International Law
Academic Year 2018/2019
Pietro Franzina –

2. Jurisdiction The rules of “special” jurisdiction
presuppose that the defendant is domiciled in a MS
enable the claimant to sue in a MS other than the MS of the defendant’s domicile
reflect a concern for proximity and predictability
Jurisdiction over matters relating to a contract: Article 7(1)
“contract” defined: the Court of Justice in Handte, Tacconi, Granarolo, Schmidt
covered proceedings: those relating to an obligation / the contract as such
the traditional rule in Article 7(1)(a)
the relevant obligation: De Bloos, Shenavai
the place of performance of that obligation: Tessili, Custom Made
the particular rules in Article 7(1)(b)
“sale of goods” and “provision of service” defined: Falco, Corman Collins
the relevant obligation: Color Drack
the place of performance of that obligation: Car Trim, Wood Floor Solutions