Successive Proceedings Over the Same Cause of Action: A Plea for a New Rule on Dismissals for Lack of Jurisdiction

1. Introductory remarks: the present state of affairs. – 2. The author’s claim whereby the introduction of a rule on the ‘succession’ of claims in respect of the same of cause of action would be a useful addition to the revised Brussels I Regulation. – 3. The problem with the succession of claims: an overview of its terms. – 4. Why the succession of claims should be a concern for the drafters of the revised Regulation. – 5. The essential features of the proposed new rule. – 6. The new provision: its possible wording.