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AIC Limited v. Federal Government of Nigeria and Others

United Kingdom, England.  13 June 2003 .

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2021

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Abstract

State immunity — Jurisdictional immunity — General rule that foreign State immune unless an exception to immunity is applicable — United Kingdom State Immunity Act 1978 — Proceedings for registration of judgment against foreign State given by court in that foreign State — Whether State entitled to immunity — Whether proceedings relating to commercial transaction

State immunity — Immunity from execution — Bank accounts — Property of central bank — Source of funds and purpose for which those funds intended irrelevant — Other bank accounts — Whether in use for commercial purposes — Dormant accounts — Evidence of foreign State’s Head of Mission — The law of England

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© Cambridge University Press 2007

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