International
Jun. 30, 2009
Russia Claims Immunity in Case of Religious Texts Seized in WWII
In a case pitting a U.S.-based charity against Russia over possession of thousands of Jewish manuscripts, Russia has dropped its defense and said it no longer recognizes U.S. courts' authority to decide the matter, citing sovereign immunity.
By Amanda Becker
Daily Journal Staff Writer In a case pitting a U.S.-based charity against Russia over the possession of thousands of Jewish texts, Russia has dropped its defense and said it no longer recognizes a the U.S. courts' authority to decide the matter, claiming sovereign immunity. "The Russian Federation views any continued defense before this court and, indeed, any participation in this litigation as fundamentally incompatible with its ...
Daily Journal Staff Writer In a case pitting a U.S.-based charity against Russia over the possession of thousands of Jewish texts, Russia has dropped its defense and said it no longer recognizes a the U.S. courts' authority to decide the matter, claiming sovereign immunity. "The Russian Federation views any continued defense before this court and, indeed, any participation in this litigation as fundamentally incompatible with its ...
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