European Civil Procedure
with F. Dasser
Start/end: Thu, 23.2. to Thu, 1.6.2023
Time: 14:00 – 15:45
Location: RAI-G-041
Course description:
In this course, we will discuss rules for cross-border litigation. A particular focus will be on the Lugano Convention that applies in the relationship between Switzerland, the EU, Iceland, and Norway.
Course materials
EuCivProc-Schedule-Spring2023
Text of the Lugano Convention (EUR-lex)
Swiss PILA (unofficial English translation)
2019 HCCH Judgments Convention
Handout 1: Introduction
Slides Lesson 1
Handout 2: Article 5.1 LC
Slides Lesson 2 - Introduction Cases 2 to 5
Slides Lesson 2 - Article 5 LC (Introduction)
Slides Lesson 3 - Article 5.1 LC - Cases
Slides Lessons 4 and 5 - Articles 22, 23, 24 LC
Handout 3: Article 5.3 LC, Article 6 LC
Slides Lesson 6 - Article 5.3 LC, Article 6 LC
Handout 4: Articles 15-17 LC
Slides Lesson 7: Articles 15-17 LC
Slides Lessons 8 and 11: Provisional Measures, Parallel Proceedings
Handout 5: Scope of application of the LC
Slides Lesson 9: Scope of application (part 1)
Handout 6: Examination as to jurisdiction
Slides Lesson 10: Scope of application (part 2) & Examination as to jurisdiction
Slides Recognition and Enforcement