Alsthom Atlantique SA v Compagnie de construction mecanique Sulzer SA. [1991] EUECJ C-339/89 (24 January 1991)

Alsthom Atlantique SA v Compagnie de construction mecanique Sulzer SA. [1991] EUECJ C-339/89 (24 January 1991)

The Court provided authoritative interpretation of the relevant EEC Treaty provisions as they pertain to liability for defective products.

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Citation
[1991] EUECJ C-339/89
Parties
Applicant: Alsthom Atlantique SA; Respondent: Compagnie de construction mécanique Sulzer SA
Jurisdiction
European Union
Procedural Posture
Preliminary Ruling / Judgment
Outcome
Preliminary ruling issued
Legal Topics
Articles 2, 3(f), 34 and 85(1) EEC Treaty, Liability for Defective Products
European Union Law Product Liability Articles 2, 3(f), 34 and 85(1) EEC Treaty Liability for Defective Products

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Parties

Alsthom Atlantique SA

Applicant

Compagnie de construction mécanique Sulzer SA

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Preliminary Ruling / Judgment

  1. 1 Interpretation of Articles 2, 3(f), 34 and 85(1) of the EEC Treaty in relation to liability for defective products

Ratio Decidendi

The Court provided authoritative interpretation of the relevant EEC Treaty provisions as they pertain to liability for defective products.

Court Disposition

Preliminary ruling issued

Orders

  • Interpretation of Articles 2, 3(f), 34 and 85(1) EEC Treaty provided to the referring court