Reference for a preliminary ruling from the Rechtbank van Koophandel te Brussel (Belgium) lodged on 27 July 2009 — Francesco Guarnieri & Cie v Vandevelde Eddy VOF

(Case C-291/09)

2009/C 267/56

Language of the case: Dutch

Referring court

Rechtbank van Koophandel te Brussel

Parties to the main proceedings

Applicant: Francesco Guarnieri & Cie

Defendant: Vandevelde Eddy VOF

Question referred

Do Articles 28, 29 and 30 of the Treaty of 25 March 1957 establishing the European Community preclude a claimant of Monegasque nationality, who lodges a claim in Belgium for payment of invoices relating to the delivery of ‘twister-glazen’ (glasses) and tea-lights with accessories, from being required, upon application by a defendant of Belgian nationality, to give security for the costs and damages arising from the proceedings which he may be ordered to pay?