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Libra Bank Ltd. v. Bango Nacional de Costa Rica

United States of America.  12 April 1982 .

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2021

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Abstract

States as international persons — In general — Sovereignty and independence — Waiver of rights — Sovereign immunity from pre-judgment attachment — Exception of explicit waiver — Requirements and meaning of — The law of the United States

Jurisdiction — In general — Territorial — Exemptions from and restrictions upon territorial jurisdiction — Foreign States — Instrumentality of government — Prejudgment attachment of assets — Sovereign immunity — Exception of explicit waiver of immunity — Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act 1976, Section 1610(d)(1) — Whether words “prejudgment attachment” necessary as operative formula for waiver — Meaning of term “explicit” — Intention of contractual parties — The law of the United States

Type
Case Report
Copyright
© Cambridge University Press 1987

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