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REX v. Compania Pervana de Vapores, SA

United States of America.  17 September 1981 .

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2021

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Abstract

Jurisdiction — In general — Territorial — Exemptions from and restrictions upon territorial jurisdiction — Foreign States — State-owned corporations — Amenability to suit in United States courts — Whether jury trial available — Interpretation of Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act 1976 — Whether Act the sole basis for jurisdiction over such corporations — Whether denial of jury trial a contravention of Seventh Amendment to United States Constitution — Whether Act codified a pre-existing cause of action at common law — The law of the United States

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© Cambridge University Press 1987

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