ECJ The concept of ‘matters relating to a contract’ in article 5(1) of the Convention of 27 September 1968 on Jurisdiction and the Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters is to be regarded as an independent concept which, for the purpose of the application of the convention, must be interpreted by reference principally to the system and objectives of the Convention in order to ensure that it is fully effective.
Proceedings relating to the wrongful repudiation of an independent commercial agency agreement and the payment of commission due under such an agreement are proceedings in matters relating to a contract within the meaning of article 5(1) of the Convention.
Citations:
[1989] ECC 1, [1988] ECR 1539, R-9/87, [1988] EUECJ R-9/87
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Updated: 21 June 2022; Ref: scu.215577
