24In this connection, it should be noted that, whilst Article 5(1) of the Brussels I Regulation does not require a contract to be concluded in writing, a contractual obligation must nevertheless be identified in order for that provision to apply. Such an obligation may be regarded as having arisen tacitly, in particular where that results from unequivocal acts expressing the intention of the parties.
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