Litigation in the Netherlands: Civil Procedure, Arbitration and Administrative Litigation

by Marieke van Hooijdonk, Peter V. Eijsvoogel

Overview

This book offers an ideal way for a foreign lawyer to gain an appreciation of litigation practice and procedures in the Netherlands. Whether the impetus for the lawyer is in the normal course of business, or whether the brief and inexpensive kort geding (preliminary relief proceedings) is the main attraction, this concise guide provides the key to gaining a thorough understanding of the practical implications of Dutch litigation. This is an indispensable tool for meaningful exchanges with Dutch litigation counsel, prior to or during any lawsuit.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789041141439
Publisher:	Wolters Kluwer
Publication date:	12/12/2012
Edition description:	2nd Revised ed.
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.63(d)

Table of Contents

I Civil Procedure 1. Introduction 2. Differences between Netherlands and common law 3. Court system, parties, sources of law and fair trial 4. Jurisdiction 5. Evidence 6. The proceedings 7. Corporate litigation in the Enterprise Court 8. Derivative actions, class actions and class settlements 9. Provisional Remedies 10. Enforcement and recognition of judgments II Arbitration 1. Introduction 2. Arbitration agreement 3. Arbitration proceedings under the Arbitration Act 4. Arbitral award 5. Arbitration outside the Netherlands 6. Arbitration under the NAI Arbitration Rules 7. Expert determination 8. Mediation III Administrative Litigation 1. General Introduction 2. The system of Dutch administrative litigation 3. Administrative review and other pre-proceedings 4. Judicial review by the administrative courts: appeal and higher appeal 5. Preliminary relief 6. Judicial review by the civil courts 7. Complaints proceedings 8. Supervision and enforcement