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DMN v Tripette et Renaud (French Court of Cassation, First Civil Chamber, 25 April 2006)

  1. 31 March 2005France

    31 March 2005France

    Judgment of the Versailles Court of Appeal dated 31 March 2005

    Versailles Court of Appeal

    Decision summary
    The Versailles Court of Appeal upheld the Nanterre Commercial Court's jurisdiction over Tripette et Renaud's claim against DMN for damages arising from the abrupt termination of negotiations.

    Supporting details

    2 participants
    DMN
    Tripette et Renaud
    Versailles Court of Appeal

    1 year and 25 days later · 390 days

  2. 25 April 2006France

    25 April 2006France

    Judgment of the French Court of Cassation, First Civil Chamber dated 25 April 2006

    French Court of Cassation, First Civil Chamber

    Decision summary
    The Court of Cassation quashed the Versailles Court of Appeal judgment, held that the state court could not determine the dispute because the arbitration clause was not manifestly void or inapplicable, declared the Nanterre Commercial Court incompetent, and referred the parties to seek relief before the proper forum.

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    2 authorities · 2 participants
    DMN
    Tripette et Renaud
    French Court of Cassation, First Civil Chamber

    Authorities cited

    2
    • French New Code of Civil Procedure, Article 627
      statute
    • French New Code of Civil Procedure, Article 700
      statute
  3. Date not availableFrance

    Date not availableFrance

    Judgment of the Nanterre Commercial Court

    Nanterre Commercial Court

    Decision summary
    The Nanterre Commercial Court rejected DMN's exception of incompetence based on the arbitration clause and held that it had jurisdiction over Tripette et Renaud's claim for damages arising from the abrupt termination of negotiations.

    Supporting details

    2 participants
    DMN
    Tripette et Renaud
    Nanterre Commercial Court

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