AIC Limited v. Federal Government of Nigeria and Others

Abstract

571State immunity — Jurisdictional immunity — General rule that foreign State immune unless an exception to immunity is applicable — United Kingdom State Immunity Act 1978 — Proceedings for registration of judgment against foreign State given by court in that foreign State — Whether State entitled to immunity — Whether proceedings relating to commercial transactionState immunity — Immunity from execution — Bank accounts — Property of central bank — Source of funds and purpose for which those funds intended irrelevant — Other bank accounts — Whether in use for commercial purposes — Dormant accounts — Evidence of foreign State’s Head of Mission — The law of England