Olsen, by Sheldon v. Government of Mexico Sanchez, by Cernie v. Republic of Mexico

Abstract

State immunity — Jurisdictional immunity — Torts — Exception to immunity for non-commercial torts — United States Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act 1976 — Whether events have to occur wholly within the territory of the United States — Exception for torts committed by foreign State in the exercise of discretionary functions — Identification of tortious act — Transfer of prisoners pursuant to treaty — Aircraft carrying prisoners crashing in United States territory — The law of the United States