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Volkswagenwerk Aktiengesellschaft v. Schlunk

486 U.S. 694 (1988)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtSupreme Court of the United States
Year1988
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Hague Service Convention compliance when serving abroad through U.S. subsidiaries / convention applicability themes

Key Principle

Hague Service Convention compliance when serving abroad through U.S. subsidiaries / convention applicability themes

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — FRCP 3 4 5 commencement and service

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