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Practice question: State Immunity (See also PD 1445, Sec. 26)

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A foreign government claims that acts jure imperii and jure gestionis mean the same thing because both may involve public money. Explain the distinction and why identifying the source of payment alone is insufficient.

Legal references

  • United States of America v. Guinto, G.R. Nos. 76607 et al., February 26, 1990, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1990/feb1990/gr_76607_1990.html

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