Case number and/or case name
BGH, 11.2.2009 – XII ZB 101/05
Details of the court
Germany, Third Instance
Articles referred to by the court
Brussels IIa
Article 1
Paragraph 1
SubParagraph a
Date of the judgement
10 February 2009
CJEU's case law cited by the court
Summary
The court held that German courts were internationally competent under § 606a (1) no. 2 ZPO (German Code on Civil Procedure). Brussels IIa did not apply to the case as Art 1 did not extend to the adjustment of pension rights after divorce.