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CJEU: Third-State travel creates international element; Article 18(1) Brussels I (Recast) Regulation gives consumer’s domicile territorial jurisdiction, overriding national procedural rules (JX v FTI Touristik GmbH)

Published on: 20 September 2024

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JX v FTI Touristik GmbH, Case C-774/22

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The JX v FTI Touristik GmbH judgment is a landmark illustration of how the Brussels I (recast) Regulation reinforces consumer protection by enabling consumers to pursue proceedings in their local court. Crucially, the ruling prevails over domestic procedural rules, including those in Germany, which would ordinarily oblige a consumer to sue at the trader’s seat. By contrast, the Regulation permits consumers to bring actions before their home courts, even where the company is established in the same Member State. This is especially pertinent where the contract has cross-border features, for example international travel, as it lightens the legal burden on consumers. For firms, the decision means they must be ready to defend claims away from their place of business, potentially at the consumer’s home forum. This may drive up legal spend and calls for careful scrutiny of jurisdiction clauses in consumer contracts, where national law permits their use. Legal advisers should alert clients to the risks of cross-border consumer litigation and ensure businesses meet EU information duties to head off disputes...

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