ECJ Approximation of laws – Machines – Directive 98/37/EC – Compatibility of national law requiring the importer to verify that machinery accompanied by an EC declaration of conformity is safe. Citations: C-40/04, [2005] EUECJ C-40/04 Links: Bailii Statutes: Directive 98/37/EC European, Intellectual Property Updated: 03 July 2022; Ref: scu.229979
The claimant sought a contribution from the defendant towards its liability for a fire at its premises, as found in earlier proceedings against the now claimant. The defendant had filed a defence merely not admitting, and not denying, responsibility for the fire. The claimant now requested that that defence be struck out as an abuse … Continue reading Hi-Lite Electrical Ltd v Wolseley UK Ltd: QBD 17 Jul 2009
The improper use of machinery had resulted in the death of an employee, and the applicant was prosecuted under the 1974 Act, but complained that the prosecution should have been under the Regulations. The directive required member states to apply its regulations in replacement of any earlier legislation. The 1974 Act, it said was therefore … Continue reading Regina v Bristol Magistrates Court and others ex parte Junttan Oy: HL 23 Oct 2003
