Asked by NAINA MISHRA on Jun 12, 2024
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In Saudi Arabia v. Nelson , the court held:
A) under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, a foreign state is presumptively under the jurisdiction of the U.S. courts.
B) the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act provides the sole basis for obtaining jurisdiction over a foreign state in the courts of this country.
C) whether a state acts in the manner of a private party is a question of motivation.
D) in determining whether a state engages in commercial activity, the question is whether the foreign government is motivated by profit.
Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act
A U.S. law that sets limitations on lawsuits against foreign governments in U.S. courts, establishing certain conditions under which foreign sovereigns are not immune from litigation.
Jurisdiction
The authority given to a legal body to administer justice within a defined field of responsibility.
- Grasp the concept of sovereignty and its implications for international business law.
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Samuel AndradeJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Supreme Court in Saudi Arabia v. Nelson held that the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) provides the sole basis for obtaining jurisdiction over a foreign state in U.S. courts, emphasizing the importance of this statute in governing such legal actions.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the concept of sovereignty and its implications for international business law.