German Federal Court of Justice grants claim for damages due to violation of jurisdiction clause | Practical Law

German Federal Court of Justice grants claim for damages due to violation of jurisdiction clause | Practical Law

In Docket No. III ZR 42/19, the German Federal Court of Justice issued a landmark decision in which it granted a claim for damages due to the violation of a choice of court clause. This new case law regarding choice of court clauses will most likely extend to arbitration agreements under German law.

German Federal Court of Justice grants claim for damages due to violation of jurisdiction clause

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report w-023-8158��(Approx. 3 pages)

German Federal Court of Justice grants claim for damages due to violation of jurisdiction clause

by Stephan Wilske (Partner) and Claudia Krapfl (Associated Partner), Gleiss Lutz
Published on 29 Jan 2020 • Germany
In Docket No. III ZR 42/19, the German Federal Court of Justice issued a landmark decision in which it granted a claim for damages due to the violation of a choice of court clause. This new case law regarding choice of court clauses will most likely extend to arbitration agreements under German law.