Republic of Hungary v. Simon
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Summary
A short, plain-English overview of Republic of Hungary v. Simon.
The Supreme Court vacated and remanded the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in the case of Republic of Hungary v. Simon. The case involved issues of sovereign immunity as it pertained to claims against the Republic of Hungary. Various amici curiae filed briefs both urging reversal and affirmance.
Holding
The single most important “bottom line” of what the Court decided in Republic of Hungary v. Simon.
The Court held that the decision of the lower court was vacated and remanded.
Constitutional Concepts
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Why State Sovereign Immunity is relevant to Republic of Hungary v. Simon
The case involves the Republic of Hungary, suggesting issues of sovereign immunity, which is central to the holding.
Syllabus excerpt (verbatim)REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY et al. v. SIMON et al.
Key Quotes
Short excerpts from the syllabus in Republic of Hungary v. Simon that support the summary and concepts above.
911 F. 3d 1172, vacated and remanded.
Gregory Silbert argued the cause for petitioners.
Sarah E. Harrington argued the cause for respondents.
