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Member State
Italy
Themes
Type of document
Jurisprudence
Permanent link to the contribution
http://www.cahdidatabases.coe.int/C/Immunities/Italy/1995/161
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Database of the CAHDI "The immunities of States and international organisations" - contribution of Italy - Jurisprudence of 17/10/1995

Cuba (State) v. Sonnino (individual)

Author(ity)

Supreme Court of Cassation

Date of the decision, of the judgment

17/10/1995

Points of law

The decision excludes immunity from civil jurisdiction when a foreign embassy sues an Italian citizen.

Summary of the case

An Italian judge has jurisdiction when a foreign Embassy in Italy files a civil claim against an Italian citizen. In fact, in the related proceeding it is not possible to enjoy immunity, as provided for in article 31 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relation of April 18, 1961, and therefore the acceptance of the Italian jurisdiction is clearly implied.

Sources

Rivista giuridica dell’edilizia, 1996, 61

Additional information (explanations, notes, etc.)

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