- Details
Is it necessary to amend the jurisdictional rules of Republic of Armenia with the traditional “forum non conveniens” rule ?
Legal practitioners from civil law countries, especially those from post-soviet area (hereinafter referred as “Developing civil law systems” or “DCL systems”) find the doctrine of “forum non convenience” (hereinafter referred as “FNC”) very strange. It is, indeed, very unusual, at least in DCL systems, that the court may have discretionary power to decline to exercise its jurisdiction, when it would be more convenient for the parties if their case would be heard by the other court.
However, as a matter of fact, the absorption of different legal institutes from developed legal systems is now a widely accepted practice in DCL systems, no matter how unusual those institutes are for their local legal cultures.
- Details
Company formation in Armenia
In determining if you wish to establish a limited liability company either a Closed Joint Stock company in Armenia, you will want to consider many factors, from management structure to tax codes. In making this decision, you may want to consult with an expert attorney of our law firm.
This publication is designed to provide general guidance to those interested in organizing a limited liability company in Armenia.
- Details
Regardless the fact whose property rights of spouses are registered toward the property, the property purchased during their marriage is considered to be the joint property of the spouses, unless otherwise provided by law or by the contract. However, spouses’ property is not considered joint, if each of them has received it as a gift or as a heritage.
Public relations, which are arising from possession, management and use of joint property is regulated by the article 198 of the RA Civil Code.
Especially highlighting the current problems in the implementation of the right to property management, herein we will focus on the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs of the article, as well as the comments of the Court of Cassation, which according to the Judicial Code Article 15 paragraph 4 are binding for the civil case hearings with similar factual circumstances.