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Question 1

Under Article 4(1) of the retained Brussels I Recast Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012), what is the general jurisdictional rule for suing a defendant in a civil or commercial matter?

The defendant must be sued in the courts of the country where the claimant is habitually resident. The defendant must be sued in the courts of the country where the contract was executed. Subject to specified exceptions, persons domiciled in a UK nation shall be sued in the courts of that nation. The defendant may be sued in any jurisdiction where they hold commercial assets.

Correct Answer:

Subject to specified exceptions, persons domiciled in a UK nation shall be sued in the courts of that nation.

Question 2

An English seller contracts to sell goods to a French buyer, with delivery specified at the buyer's warehouse in Paris. Under retained Brussels I Recast Article 7(1)(b), where is the place of performance for jurisdiction in a breach of contract claim?

England, because the seller is domiciled in England. France, because for the sale of goods the place of performance is where the goods were delivered or should have been delivered. England, because payment was to be received in an English bank account. Either England or France at the absolute election of the seller.

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France, because for the sale of goods the place of performance is where the goods were delivered or should have been delivered.

Question 3

A chemical discharge occurs from a factory in Germany, polluting a river and causing agricultural damage to crops across the border in the Netherlands. Under the rule in Handelskwekerij GJ Bier v Mines de Potasse d'Alsace (retained Art 7(2)), where can the Dutch farmer bring a tort action?

Only in Germany, where the wrongful act originated. Only in the Netherlands, where the direct physical damage occurred. In either Germany (place of the event giving rise to damage) or the Netherlands (place where damage occurred), at the claimant's option. Only in the UK courts under universal jurisdiction for environmental torts.

Correct Answer:

In either Germany (place of the event giving rise to damage) or the Netherlands (place where damage occurred), at the claimant's option.

Question 4

Which court has exclusive jurisdiction under retained Brussels I Recast Article 24(1) over proceedings which have as their object rights in rem in immovable property?

The courts of the state where the defendant is domiciled. The courts of the state where the claimant is domiciled. The courts of the state in which the property is situated (lex situs). The courts of the state agreed upon in the tenancy agreement regardless of property location.

Correct Answer:

The courts of the state in which the property is situated (lex situs).

Question 5

A Spanish defendant enters an appearance in an English High Court breach of contract action and defends the claim on its merits without challenging jurisdiction. What is the jurisdictional consequence under retained Brussels I Recast Article 26?

The English court must dismiss the action for lack of initial jurisdiction. The English court acquires jurisdiction by virtue of the defendant's voluntary appearance. The court must stay proceedings and refer the parties to Spanish courts. The appearance is void unless sanctioned by a Spanish judge.

Correct Answer:

The English court acquires jurisdiction by virtue of the defendant's voluntary appearance.

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