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Exceptions to the General Rule in the Rome II Regulation for Personal Injury
Explore the exceptions to the general rule of Rome II, such as Article 4(2) for common habitual residence and flexible connections under Article 4(3). Essential for personal injury cases involving international parties.
Out-of-Home Placement versus Adoption Revocation: Differences in Family Law
Out-of-home placement is temporary for restoration, revocation is permanent. Differences in procedure, duration, and consequences; both center on child welfare, but revocation is the ultimate step.
Compensation for Non-Pecuniary Loss After Medical Errors: Specific Rules
For medical errors: claim compensation for non-pecuniary loss with expert assessment. Conditions, limitation periods, and case examples explained.
Deposit Management with Multiple Tenants: Allocation and Responsibility
In room rentals: how to fairly allocate the shared security deposit upon departure? Rules for proportional allocation, damage liability, and interest obligations.
Revocation of International Adoption: Cross-Border Procedure
Revocation of international adoption requires compliance with the Hague Adoption Convention. Strict assessment of the child's best interests, with coordination via the Central Authority and evidence of serious violations such as fraud.
Consequences of Termination of Rental Agreement: Eviction and Compensation
What happens after termination? Learn about eviction procedures, financial claims, and enforcement measures under Article 7:268 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW), with tips for landlords and tenants.
Impact of Rome II on Compensation for Pain and Suffering and Damages in Traffic Accidents
Rome II influences compensation amounts for pain and suffering and damages in traffic accidents. Learn about differences per country and how exceptions may allow for higher Dutch compensation amounts.
Termination of Rental Agreement by Landlord: Differences from Dissolution
Termination versus dissolution of rental agreements (Article 7:271 of the Dutch Civil Code). Grounds, notice periods, and tenant rights in cases of renovation or personal use, without default.
Material versus Non-Material Damage: Differences and Combination
Differences between material and non-material damage, plus how to combine them in personal injury claims with a table and tips.
Duty to Mitigate Damages in Personal Injury Compensation
The duty to mitigate damages (Article 6:96 of the Dutch Civil Code) requires victims to minimize harm. Failure to comply may result in a reduction of compensation, with examples including skipping rehabilitation.
Evidence in Non-Economic Damage Claims
Learn which evidence is crucial for non-economic damage claims: medical reports, witness statements, and demonstrating causality.
Burden of Proof and Limitation Periods under Rome II in International Personal Injury Claims
Under Rome II, the burden of proof and limitation periods follow substantive law. Differences between countries are crucial for successful international personal injury claims.