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
Legal Issues
- 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 Whether there was a breach of the right to an independent and impartial tribunal
- 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
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