Comap SA v European Commission (Judgment of the Court (Third Chamber)) [2012] EUECJ C-290/11 (3 May 2012)

Comap SA v European Commission (Judgment of the Court (Third Chamber)) [2012] EUECJ C-290/11 (3 May 2012)

The Court found no error of law in the General Court's judgment dismissing the action for annulment, holding that the alleged breaches were unfounded and that the General Court correctly applied the relevant legal principles.

Citation
[2012] EUECJ C-290/11
Parties
Appellant: Comap SA; Respondent: European Commission
Jurisdiction
European Union
Judgment Date
03 May 2012
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Article 81 EC, Article 53 EEA Agreement, Cartel, Right to Independent Tribunal, Strict Interpretation of Criminal Law, Public Distancing, Distortion of Evidence, Failure to State Reasons

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Parties

Comap SA

Appellant

European Commission

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the General Court erred in dismissing the action for annulment of the Commission Decision relating to cartel conduct in the copper and copper alloy fittings sector
  2. 2 Whether there was a breach of the right to an independent and impartial tribunal
  3. 3 Whether the principle of strict interpretation of criminal law was breached

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found no error of law in the General Court's judgment dismissing the action for annulment, holding that the alleged breaches were unfounded and that the General Court correctly applied the relevant legal principles.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Comap to pay the costs