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§1603. Definitions — Inbound Citations

28 U.S.C. § 1603

Cited by 20 provisions in release 119-102.

Citations to 28 U.S.C. § 1603 as a whole

Citations to §1603(a)

  • 12 U.S.C. § 635(b)(4)(F)(i)
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    (i) The term “country” has the meaning given to “foreign state” in section 1603(a) of title 28.
  • 15 U.S.C. § 15(c)(2)
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    (2) the term “foreign state” shall have the meaning given it in section 1603(a) of title 28.
  • 28 U.S.C. § 1330(a)
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    (a) The district courts shall have original jurisdiction without regard to amount in controversy of any nonjury civil action against a foreign state as defined in section 1603(a) of this title as to any claim for relief in personam with respect to which the foreign state is not entitled to immunity either under sections 1605–1607 of this title or under any applicable international agreement.
  • 28 U.S.C. § 1332(a)(4)
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    (4) a foreign state, defined in section 1603(a) of this title, as plaintiff and citizens of a State or of different States.
  • 28 U.S.C. § 1369(c)(1)
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    (1) minimal diversity exists between adverse parties if any party is a citizen of a State and any adverse party is a citizen of another State, a citizen or subject of a foreign state, or a foreign state as defined in section 1603(a) of this title;
  • 28 U.S.C. § 1391(f)
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    (f) A civil action against a foreign state as defined in section 1603(a) of this title may be brought—
    (1) in any judicial district in which a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred, or a substantial part of property that is the subject of the action is situated;
    (2) in any judicial district in which the vessel or cargo of a foreign state is situated, if the claim is asserted under section 1605(b) of this title;
    (3) in any judicial district in which the agency or instrumentality is licensed to do business or is doing business, if the action is brought against an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state as defined in section 1603(b) of this title; or
    (4) in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia if the action is brought against a foreign state or political subdivision thereof.
  • 28 U.S.C. § 1441(d)
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    (d) Any civil action brought in a State court against a foreign state as defined in section 1603(a) of this title may be removed by the foreign state to the district court of the United States for the district and division embracing the place where such action is pending. Upon removal the action shall be tried by the court without jury. Where removal is based upon this subsection, the time limitations of section 1446(b) of this chapter may be enlarged at any time for cause shown.
  • 28 U.S.C. § 1610(a)
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    (a) The property in the United States of a foreign state, as defined in section 1603(a) of this chapter, used for a commercial activity in the United States, shall not be immune from attachment in aid of execution, or from execution, upon a judgment entered by a court of the United States or of a State after the effective date of this Act, if—
    (1) the foreign state has waived its immunity from attachment in aid of execution or from execution either explicitly or by implication, notwithstanding any withdrawal of the waiver the foreign state may purport to effect except in accordance with the terms of the waiver, or
    (2) the property is or was used for the commercial activity upon which the claim is based, or
    (3) the execution relates to a judgment establishing rights in property which has been taken in violation of international law or which has been exchanged for property taken in violation of international law, or
    (4) the execution relates to a judgment establishing rights in property—
    (A) which is acquired by succession or gift, or
    (B) which is immovable and situated in the United States: Provided, That such property is not used for purposes of maintaining a diplomatic or consular mission or the residence of the Chief of such mission, or
    (5) the property consists of any contractual obligation or any proceeds from such a contractual obligation to indemnify or hold harmless the foreign state or its employees under a policy of automobile or other liability or casualty insurance covering the claim which merged into the judgment, or
    (6) the judgment is based on an order confirming an arbitral award rendered against the foreign state, provided that attachment in aid of execution, or execution, would not be inconsistent with any provision in the arbitral agreement, or
    (7) the judgment relates to a claim for which the foreign state is not immune under section 1605A or section 1605(a)(7) (as such section was in effect on January 27, 2008), regardless of whether the property is or was involved with the act upon which the claim is based.
  • 28 U.S.C. § 1610(d)
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    (d) The property of a foreign state, as defined in section 1603(a) of this chapter, used for a commercial activity in the United States, shall not be immune from attachment prior to the entry of judgment in any action brought in a court of the United States or of a State, or prior to the elapse of the period of time provided in subsection (c) of this section, if—
    (1) the foreign state has explicitly waived its immunity from attachment prior to judgment, notwithstanding any withdrawal of the waiver the foreign state may purport to effect except in accordance with the terms of the waiver, and
    (2) the purpose of the attachment is to secure satisfaction of a judgment that has been or may ultimately be entered against the foreign state, and not to obtain jurisdiction.

Citations to §1603(b)

  • 22 U.S.C. § 2295b(k)(4)(B)
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    (B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “agency or instrumentality of the Government of Cuba” means an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state as defined in section 1603(b) of title 28, with each reference in such section to “a foreign state” deemed to be a reference to “Cuba”.
  • 22 U.S.C. § 6003(b)(2)
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    (2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “assistance to Cuba”—
    (A) means assistance to or for the benefit of the Government of Cuba that is provided by grant, concessional sale, guaranty, or insurance, or by any other means on terms more favorable than that generally available in the applicable market, whether in the form of a loan, lease, credit, or otherwise, and such term includes subsidies for exports to Cuba and favorable tariff treatment of articles that are the growth, product, or manufacture of Cuba;
    (B) includes an exchange, reduction, or forgiveness of Cuban debt owed to a foreign country in return for a grant of an equity interest in a property, investment, or operation of the Government of Cuba (including the government of any political subdivision of Cuba, and any agency or instrumentality of the Government of Cuba) or of a Cuban national; and
    (C) does not include—
    (i) donations of food to nongovernmental organizations or individuals in Cuba, or
    (ii) exports of medicines or medical supplies, instruments, or equipment that would be permitted under section 6004(c) of this title.
    As used in this paragraph, the term “agency or instrumentality of the Government of Cuba” means an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state as defined in section 1603(b) of title 28, with each reference in such section to “a foreign state” deemed to be a reference to “Cuba”.
  • 22 U.S.C. § 6023(1)
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    (1) The term “agency or instrumentality of a foreign state” has the meaning given that term in section 1603(b) of title 28.
  • 22 U.S.C. § 6023(5)(B)
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    (B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “agency or instrumentality of the Government of Cuba” means an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state as defined in section 1603(b) of title 28, with each reference in such section to “a foreign state” deemed to be a reference to “Cuba”.
  • 28 U.S.C. § 1391(f)(3)
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    (3) in any judicial district in which the agency or instrumentality is licensed to do business or is doing business, if the action is brought against an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state as defined in section 1603(b) of this title; or

Citations to §1603(d)