thibaut v. Société Anonyme Escaut And Another

Abstract

International organization and administration — Other international organizations — NATO — Status of Forces Agreement, 1951 Article VIII, paragraph 5 — Supplementary Agreement”, 1959 Article 41, paragraphs I. and 6 — Reparation of damage caused by serviceman serving with NATO forces — Liability for road accident — Whether claim lies exclusively against receiving State or also against tortfeasor in personal capacity — The law of Belgium

Jurisdiction — In general — Territorial — Exemptions from and restrictions upon — Foreign armed forces — NATO — Status of Forces Agreement, 1951 — Article VIII, paragraph 5 — Supplementary Agreement, 1959 — Article 41, paragraphs 1 and 6 — Reparation for damage caused by serviceman serving with NATO — Liability for road accident — Jurisdiction of municipal courts over criminal and civil proceedings — Whether claim lies exclusively against receiving State or also against tortfeasor in personal capacity — The law of Belgium