Foreign Sovereign Immunity Act
/ˈfɔːrɪn ˈsɒvrɪn ɪˌmjuːˈnɪti ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. statute (28 U.S.C. §§ 1602–1611) establishing the circumstances under which foreign sovereign nations are immune from lawsuits in U.S. courts and outlining exceptions to this immunity.
The Foreign Sovereign Immunity Act protects foreign countries from most lawsuits in U.S. courts, except in specified circumstances.
Forms
- foreign sovereign immunity act
- foreign sovereign immunity acts
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Commentary
Often cited as FSIA, this Act is fundamental for determining when foreign states can be sued in U.S. courts; drafting should specify applicable exceptions carefully.
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