JUDGMENT OF 12.7.1984 — CASE 184/83 HOFMANN v BARMER ERSATZKASSE

In Case 184/83 REFERENCE to the Court under Article 177 of the EEC Treaty by the Landessozialgericht [Higher Social Court] Hamburg for a preliminary ruling in the proceedings pending before that court between

THE COURT composed of: Lord Mackenzie Stuart, President, T. Koopmans, K. Bahlmann and Y. Galmot (Presidents of Chambers), P. Pescatore, A. O'Keeffe, G. Bosco, O. Due, U. Everling, C. Kakouris and R. Joliét, Judges, Advocate General: M. Darmon Registrar: P. Heim

gives the following

JUDGMENT

Facts and Issues

I — Facts and procedure

II — Written observations submitted to the Court

Question 1

Question 2

Ill — Replies to questions from the Court

IV — Oral procedure

Decision

First question (scope and limits of the principle of equal treatment)

Costs