Litigating twice on the same matter is not allowed The Netherlands Antilles Code of Civil Procedure prevents parties from litigating twice on the same legal issue. The principle that a final judgment of a competent court is conclusive upon the parties in any subsequent litigation involving the same cause of action is known as ‘res… Continue reading OBITER DICTUM OR NOT?
Month: March 2010
DUTCH CARIBBEAN LITIGATION AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FACTS
Failing to contest may make a fact true Facts play an important role in civil litigation. Facts are established by the Court in First Instance of the Netherlands Antilles or Aruba and by the Joint Court of Appeal of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba, not by the Supreme Court. A review by the Supreme Court… Continue reading DUTCH CARIBBEAN LITIGATION AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FACTS
CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2010 LAUNCHED
All-new law firm rankings The Chambers Global 2010 was launched at the end of February 2010. You will find the all-new rankings and editorial on their website – www.chambersandpartners.com. The Chambers Global focuses on firms and lawyers who have truly international practices. This is what Chambers and Partners has to say about Spigthoff Attorneys &… Continue reading CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2010 LAUNCHED
PREJUDICED INTERESTS OF MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS IN THE NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
They may force the company to take-over their shares Article 2:251(1) of the Netherlands Antilles Civil Code reads as follows: “A shareholder of registered shares, whose rights or interests are prejudiced to such an extent, by the conduct of the company or one or more co-shareholders, that a continuation of his shareholding cannot reasonably be required… Continue reading PREJUDICED INTERESTS OF MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS IN THE NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
AANSPRAKELIJKHEID OVERHEID ALS AANDEELHOUDER
Symposium 26 februari 2010 Op vrijdag 26 februari 2010 vond het symposium ‘Overheid en aansprakelijkheid‘ plaats. Het symposium was georganiseerd door het Centrum voor Postacademisch Juridisch Onderwijs van de Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen in samenwerking met de Universiteit van de Nederlandse Antillen. Ik heb daar een verhaal mogen houden. De andere sprekers waren prof. mr P.… Continue reading AANSPRAKELIJKHEID OVERHEID ALS AANDEELHOUDER