JUDGMENT OF 29.11.1956 — CASE 9/55 BEERINGEN AND OTHERS V HIGH AUTHORITY

In Case 9/55

THE COURT composed of: M. Pilotti, President, J. Rueff and O. Riese (Presidents of Chambers), P. J. S. Serrarens, L. Delvaux, Ch. L. Hammes and A. van Kleffens, Judges, Advocate General: M. Lagrange Registrar: A. Van Houtte

gives the following

JUDGMENT

Facts

1. Procedure

2. Conclusions of the parties

3. Summary of the facts

4. Summary of the submissions and arguments of the parties

A — The admissibility of the application

B — Substance

The first complaint — Reduction or withdrawal of equalization from certain undertakings

The second complaint — Fixing of the new rates of equalization at a flat rate

The third complaint — Threat to withdraw the equalization payments

The fourth complaint — Power of the High Authority to fix prices at a reduced level

The fifth complaint — Fixing of selling prices without provision for equalization

Law

A — The admissibility of the application

B — Substance

The first complaint — Reduction or withdrawal of equalization as regards certain undertakings

The second complaint — Fixing of the new rates of equalization at a flat rate

The third complaint — The threat to withdraw equalization

The fifth complaint — Fixing of selling prices in certain cases without provision for equilization

Costs