Elena Ortega Urretavizcaya v Commission of the European Communities. (Officials) [1996] EUECJ T-587/93 (11 July 1996)

Elena Ortega Urretavizcaya v Commission of the European Communities. (Officials) [1996] EUECJ T-587/93 (11 July 1996)

The Court held that the alteration of grade and duties in the temporary staff contract did not violate the applicant's legitimate expectations as the Commission acted within its legal powers and provided adequate justification.

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Citation
[1996] EUECJ T-587/93
Parties
Applicant: Elena Ortega Urretavizcaya; Respondent: Commission of the European Communities
Jurisdiction
European Union
Procedural Posture
Staff Dispute / Final Judgment
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Temporary Staff, Contract Alteration, Legitimate Expectations
Employment Law Administrative Law Temporary Staff Contract Alteration Legitimate Expectations

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Parties

Elena Ortega Urretavizcaya

Applicant

Commission of the European Communities

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Staff Dispute / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether alteration of grade and duties in a temporary staff contract violates legitimate expectations

Ratio Decidendi

The Court held that the alteration of grade and duties in the temporary staff contract did not violate the applicant's legitimate expectations as the Commission acted within its legal powers and provided adequate justification.

Court Disposition

application dismissed