Portuguese Administrative Court dismisses preliminary objection regarding jurisdiction over a public service contract dispute.

The Supreme Administrative Court unanimously dismissed the preliminary objection raised by the applicant against the jurisdiction of the court. The applicant argued that the dispute over a public service contract fell outside the court's competence, while the State contended the matter was properly within the administrative jurisdiction. The court rejected this argument, ruling that the specific nature of the contract and the parties involved did not exclude the court's authority to hear the case.