Arbitral Digest

Matter

Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran v Eurodif

Applicable rules: ICC Arbitration Rules

7 October 1987France
7 October 1987France
Judgment of the Paris Court of Appeal dated 7 October 1987 in Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran v Eurodif
Paris Court of Appeal
Decision summary
The Paris Court of Appeal judgment of 7 October 1987 upheld the attachment sought by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran against Eurodif while arbitration was pending; the French Court of Cassation later quashed that judgment.
Supporting details
2 participants
Eurodif
Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Paris Court of Appeal
Mentioned in judgment
Date not availableFrance
Date not availableFrance
Judgment of the French Court of Cassation in Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran v Eurodif
French Court of Cassation
Decision summary
The Court of Cassation held that parties to an international arbitration may seek conservatory measures from a state court, but may not take enforcement measures before the arbitral award. It quashed in its entirety the Paris Court of Appeal judgment of 7 October 1987 and remanded the case to the Versailles Court of Appeal.
Supporting details
3 authorities · 2 participants
Eurodif
Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran
French Court of Cassation
Authorities cited
3
- French New Code of Civil Procedure, Article 1458
  statute
- French New Code of Civil Procedure, Articles 48 et seq.
  statute
- ICC Arbitration Rules, Article 8-5
  rules
Direct judgment