Republic of Argentina v. City of New York

Abstract

International law in general — Relation to municipal law — Customary rules of international law relating to consular immunities part of United States law — The law of the United States

Jurisdiction — In general — Territorial — Exemption — Property of foreign States — Exemption of property used as consulate from local taxes — Immunity from execution of property owned by a foreign State — The law of the United States

Diplomatic and consular intercourse and privileges — Consuls — Privileges and immunities — Building used as consulate exempt from taxation — Customary international law relating to consuls part of United States law — Vienna Convention on Consular Relations 1963 as evidence of customary international law — Immunity from execution of property owned by a foreign State — The law of the United States