Table of Contents
- 1 What cases does the ECJ hear?
- 2 Under what circumstances is a national court obligated to make a referral to the European Court of Justice?
- 3 Who can take a case to the ECJ?
- 4 Are ECJ decisions binding?
- 5 Can you take someone to court if they live abroad?
- 6 How do I contact the International Court of Justice?
What cases does the ECJ hear?
The ECJ can hear cases from the national courts through the ‘preliminary ruling’ system. This involves a national court referring a question on the interpretation of EU law to the ECJ. The ECJ decides the correct interpretation and sends the case back to the national court for a final decision.
Under what circumstances is a national court obligated to make a referral to the European Court of Justice?
Any national court or tribunal which is called upon to decide a dispute involving EU law may, and sometimes must, submit questions to the Court of Justice for a preliminary ruling. The Court must then give its interpretation or review the legality of a rule of EU law.
How do you enforce a European payment order?
To get the order enforced, you need to send a copy of the European Payment Order, and if necessary a translation, to the enforcement authorities in the relevant EU country. More information on the European Payment Order is available on the eJustice Portal.
Where is the European Court of Justice located?
Luxembourg
The Court of Justice of the European Union, which has its seat in Luxembourg, consists of three courts: the Court of Justice, the General Court (created in 1988) and the Civil Service Tribunal (created in 2004).
Who can take a case to the ECJ?
If you – as a private individual or as a company – have suffered damage as a result of action or inaction by an EU institution or its staff, you can take action against them in the Court, in one of 2 ways: indirectly through national courts (which may decide to refer the case to the Court of Justice)
Are ECJ decisions binding?
Decisions of the of the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”), which will also include decisions at the first instance level by the General Court of the CJEU, are recognised as an important part of EU law and are binding on UK courts and tribunals up until IP completion day.
Can you take EU to court?
sanctioning EU institutions (actions for damages) – any person or company who has had their interests harmed as a result of the action or inaction of the EU or its staff can take action against them through the Court.
Who can bring a case before the European Court of Justice?
Any national court of an EU member state can, at any stage in the proceedings, make a referral for a preliminary ruling to the ECJ as long as the referral concerns a point of EU law and its interpretation. The request for a preliminary ruling must be precise, and often is only one or two questions.
Can you take someone to court if they live abroad?
If you entered a legal dispute with, or were injured by, another person who left the country, you may be wondering what you can do. Generally, legal claims can be filed in state courts in the United States against individuals who have left the state and/or country.
How do I contact the International Court of Justice?
Contact the Court
- Information Department. [email protected].
- Library of the Court. [email protected].
- Procurement. [email protected].
- Employment and internship possibilities. [email protected].
Who are the members of International Court of Justice?
Current composition
| Name | Nationality | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Ronny Abraham | France | Member |
| Mohamed Bennouna | Morocco | Member |
| Antônio Augusto Cançado Trindade | Brazil | Member |
| Joan Donoghue | United States | Presidenta |