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Annex I - The rules of jurisdiction referred to in Article 3(2) and Article 4(2)

Article 86 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

Annex II - The courts or competent authorities to which the application referred to in Article 39 may be submitted

County courts

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List of competent authorities

Annex III - The courts with which appeals referred to in Article 43(2) may be lodged

District courts

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List of competent authorities

Annex IV- The appeals which may be lodged pursuant to Article 44

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Appeals to the Supreme Court

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Judgments in civil and commercial matters - Brussels I Regulation

FINDING COMPETENT COURTS

Annex I - The rules of jurisdiction referred to in Article 3(2) and Article 4(2)

Annex II - The courts or competent authorities to which the application referred to in Article 39 may be submitted

Annex III - The courts with which appeals referred to in Article 43(2) may be lodged

Annex IV- The appeals which may be lodged pursuant to Article 44