Verlinden B.V. v. Central Bank of Nigeria

Citation

461 U.S. 480 (1983)

Facts

Stub — to be completed.

Issue

Stub — to be completed.

Holding

Stub — to be completed.

Rule

Congress may grant federal courts jurisdiction over suits between two foreign parties under the FSIA; the FSIA itself provides the federal law element necessary for “arising under” jurisdiction.

Significance

Upheld the constitutionality of FSIA jurisdiction even in cases between two foreign entities.

Courses