European Regulation in matters of international successions

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Determining the competent court

  • The principle: Article 4
  • Choice of court agreement: Article 5
  • In the event of a choice of law by the deceased
  • How binding is it?
  • Declining of jurisdiction
  • Own motion proceedings and choice of law
  • The importance of jurisdiction rules
  • Lis pendens
  • Related actions
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        • Jurisdiction
          • Notion of jurisdiction
          • Determining the competent court
            • The principle: Article 4
            • Choice of court agreement: Article 5
            • In the event of a choice of law by the deceased
            • How binding is it?
            • Declining of jurisdiction
            • Own motion proceedings and choice of law
            • The importance of jurisdiction rules
            • Lis pendens
            • Related actions
          • Area of jurisdiction of the court
        • Recognition and enforcement of decisions
        • Recognition and enforcement of authentic instruments and court settlements
        • Competent judicial authorities by country
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