Lachmüller and others v. Commission of the European Economic Community.

Abstract

Court of Justice of the European Communities — Competence — Actions between Community and its officials prior to adoption of Statute of Service — E.E.C. Treaty, Articles 173 and 179 — Application of general jurisdiction conferred by Article 173 to actions by officials — Restricted power of authors of Statute of Service in matters of competence of Court.

International organization — International officials — European Economic Community — Contract of employment with — Public law nature of — Conditions governing employment before adoption of Statute of Service — Security of employment — Whether Commission committed faute de service by fostering in employees hope of secure employment — Principle of good faith applicable to actions of authorities in administrative sphere — Consequence of applicability of this principle — Dismissal notice to be reasoned — Validity of reasons — Length of notice to be reasonable — Assessment of damages for breach of contract — Damages for non-physical suffering assessed ex aequo et bono.