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Japan
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Type of document
Jurisprudence
Permanent link to the contribution
http://www.cahdidatabases.coe.int/C/Immunities/Japan/2000/345
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Database of the CAHDI "The immunities of States and international organisations" - contribution of Japan - Jurisprudence of 06/10/2000

X v. Republic of the Marshall Islands

Author(ity)

Tokyo District Court

Date of the decision, of the judgment

06/10/2000

Points of law

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Summary of the case

The Court ruled that, though there are several opinions regarding the extent of Japan’s jurisdiction over foreign states, at all events it is generally considered that Japan’s jurisdiction does not extend over a civil suit concerning foreign state’s fundamental public law actions and authoritative actions like the granting of the right of permanent residence.

Sources

The Japanese Annual of International Law No.45 2002

Additional information (explanations, notes, etc.)

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