Saldanha (Principles of Community law) [1997] EUECJ C-122/96 (02 October 1997)

Saldanha (Principles of Community law) [1997] EUECJ C-122/96 (02 October 1997)

The Court held that the principles of Community law are to be interpreted in light of the objectives and context of the Treaty.

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Citation
[1997] EUECJ C-122/96
Parties
Applicant: Saldanha; Respondent: Court of Justice of the European Communities
Jurisdiction
European Union
Procedural Posture
Preliminary Ruling / Final Judgment
Outcome
clarification granted
Legal Topics
Principles of Community Law
European Union Law Principles of Community Law

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Parties

Saldanha

Applicant

Court of Justice of the European Communities

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Preliminary Ruling / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Interpretation of principles of Community law

Ratio Decidendi

The Court held that the principles of Community law are to be interpreted in light of the objectives and context of the Treaty.

Court Disposition

clarification granted

Orders

  • Principles of Community law clarified as per the objectives of the Treaty.