Cordelle (Free movement of persons) [1998] EUECJ C-366/96 (12 February 1998)

The Court held that the relevant provisions must be interpreted to ensure effective exercise of free movement rights, subject to legitimate restrictions.

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Citation: [1998] EUECJ C-366/96
Parties: Applicant: Cordelle; Respondent: Court of Justice of the European Communities
Jurisdiction: European Union
Procedural Posture: Preliminary Ruling / Final Judgment
Outcome: Application granted in part
Legal Topics: Free Movement of Persons

European Union Law Free Movement of Persons

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Parties

Cordelle

Applicant

Court of Justice of the European Communities

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Preliminary Ruling / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Interpretation of provisions relating to free movement of persons within the European Union

Ratio Decidendi

The Court held that the relevant provisions must be interpreted to ensure effective exercise of free movement rights, subject to legitimate restrictions.

Court Disposition

Application granted in part

Orders

Interpretation provided regarding free movement provisions

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