Re Nicolas And Société Brandt.

Abstract

Disputes — Court of Justice of the European Communities — Treaty of Rome, 1957 (Article 177) — Competence to give preliminary rulings — Interpretation of Treaty (Article 85) — Whether Court competent to determine consequences of possible conflict between Article 85 and French law — The law of France.

International organization and administration — European Economic Community — Treaty of Rome, 1957 (Article 85 and Regulation No. 17) — Exclusive-dealing contracts — Competence of Commission of E.E.C. — Action in French courts for unfair competition — Commission notified of contracts under Regulation No. 17 — Whether judgment should be deferred pending decision of Commission — Article 177 of Treaty of Rome — Competence of European Court of Justice to give preliminary rulings — Whether competent to determine consequences of possible conflict between Article 85 and French law — The law of France.