Ruling by
Kim M. WardlawLower Court
USDC Central District of CaliforniaLower Court Judge
Dolly M. Gee
'Official act' for purposes of the 'act of state doctrine' may be performed by government-owned corporation; where 51-percent foreign-government-owned corporation makes decision to exploit country's natural resource, act outside reach of U.S. court based on doctrine.
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