Mohamed X and Another v. Fettouma Z

Abstract

Diplomatic relations — Diplomatic agents — Immunity from jurisdiction — Action by domestic servant employed at residence of diplomatic agent — Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961, Article 31(1) — Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, 1963, Article 43 — Whether employment within scope of official functions — Whether commercial activity — Whether diplomat and wife immune from suit — Whether domestic courts competent to hear dispute — The law of France