Orlando Lopes v Court of Justice of the European Communities. (Officials) [1996] EUECJ T-26/96 (25 October 1996)

The Court found the action for annulment and damages inadmissible as the measures challenged did not constitute reviewable acts and the claim for damages did not meet admissibility requirements.

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Citation: [1996] EUECJ T-26/96
Parties: Applicant: Orlando Lopes; Respondent: Court of Justice of the European Communities
Jurisdiction: European Union
Procedural Posture: Action for Annulment and Damages / Order
Outcome: inadmissible
Legal Topics: Annulment of Measures, Damages, Officials, Admissibility

Administrative Law Employment Law Annulment of Measures Damages Officials Admissibility

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Parties

Orlando Lopes

Applicant

Court of Justice of the European Communities

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Action for Annulment and Damages / Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether the measures adversely affecting an official are subject to annulment
2 Whether an action for damages is admissible

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found the action for annulment and damages inadmissible as the measures challenged did not constitute reviewable acts and the claim for damages did not meet admissibility requirements.

Court Disposition

inadmissible

Orders

The action is dismissed as inadmissible.

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