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Alcatel Business Systems and AGF IART v Amkor Technology Inc and others

  1. 3 November 2004France

    3 November 2004France

    Judgment of the Paris Court of Appeal dated 3 November 2004

    Paris Court of Appeal

    Decision summary
    The Paris Court of Appeal rejected the jurisdiction challenge brought by Alcatel Business Systems and AGF IART in the dispute concerning defective electronic components and referred them to pursue their claims before the competent forum.

    Supporting details

    6 participants
    Alcatel Business Systems
    AGF IART
    Amkor Technology Inc
    Amkor Technology Euroservices
    Amkor Wafer Fabrication Services
    Anam Semiconductor Inc
    Paris Court of Appeal

    2 years, 4 months and 24 days later · 874 days

  2. 27 March 2007France

    27 March 2007France

    Judgment of the French Court of Cassation, First Civil Chamber dated 27 March 2007

    French Court of Cassation, First Civil Chamber

    Decision summary
    The Court of Cassation rejected the appeal by Alcatel Business Systems and AGF IART against the jurisdiction ruling in their dispute with Amkor and Anam. It held that, in a chain of contracts transferring ownership, an arbitration clause is automatically transmitted as an accessory to the substantive right and right of action, regardless of whether the chain is homogeneous or heterogeneous. The clause in the Amkor–Alcatel Micro Electronics contract therefore bound Alcatel Business Systems, and the Amkor French subsidiaries directly involved in performance could also rely on it. Alcatel Business Systems and AGF IART were ordered to pay the costs and EUR 2,000 jointly to the defendant companies under Article 700 of the New Code of Civil Procedure.

    Supporting details

    3 authorities · 6 participants
    Alcatel Business Systems
    AGF IART
    Amkor Technology Inc
    Amkor Technology Euroservices
    Amkor Wafer Fabrication Services
    Anam Semiconductor Inc
    French Court of Cassation, First Civil Chamber

    Authorities cited

    3
    • French Civil Code
      statute
    • French New Code of Civil Procedure
      statute
    • French Law of 31 December 1975
      statute

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