The EU Court of Justice clarifies the framework to determine whether an exclusive distribution agreement for national newspapers and periodicals is capable of having an appreciable effect on the market (Salonia / Poidomani & Baglieri)
JUDGMENT OF THE COURT OF 16 JUNE 19811
Maria Salonia v Giorgio Poidomani and Franca Baglieri, née Giglio
(preliminary ruling requested by the Tribunale Civile, Ragusa)
Case 126/80*
1. Article 177 of the EEC Treaty, which is based on a distinct separation of functions between national courts (...)