Court of Justice (First Chamber) 14 March 2013, C‑419/11 (Česká spořitelna, a.s. v Gerald Feichter.)

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The judgment addresses the interpretation of Regulation No 44/2001 concerning jurisdiction in civil and commercial matters, specifically regarding consumer contracts and the conditions under which a natural person can be considered a consumer. It establishes that a natural person with professional ties to a company cannot be deemed a consumer when providing a guarantee (aval) for the company's obligations. Additionally, it clarifies the application of special jurisdiction rules for claims related to promissory notes, emphasizing the necessity of a genuine connection to the contractual relationship.AI

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JUDGMENT OF THE COURT (First Chamber) 14 March 2013 ( *1 ) ‛Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 — Jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters — Articles 5(1)(a) and 15(1) — Concepts of ‘matters relating to a contract’ and ‘contract concluded by a consumer’ — Promissory note — Aval — Guarantee provided for a credit contract’ In Case C-419/11, REQUEST for a

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