§ 1351. Consuls, vice consuls, and members of a diplomatic mission as defendant

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The district courts shall have original jurisdiction, exclusive of the courts of the States, of all civil actions and proceedings against—

(1)consuls or vice consuls of foreign states; or

(2)members of a mission or members of their families (as such terms are defined in section 2 of the Diplomatic Relations Act).

(June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 934; May 24, 1949, ch. 139, § 80(c), 63 Stat. 101; Pub. L. 95–393, § 8(a)(1), Sept. 30, 1978, 92 Stat. 810.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §§ 41(18), 371(8) (Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, §§ 24, par. 18, 256, par. 8, 36 Stat. 1093, 1160).

Words “civil action” were substituted for “suits,” and “all suits and proceedings” in view of Rule 2 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

Changes were made in phraseology.

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§ 1351

Consuls, vice consuls, and members of a diplomatic mission as defendant

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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 646

Stat.62 Stat. 934

ActMay 24, 1949, ch. 139, § 80(c)

Stat.63 Stat. 101

Pub. L.Pub. L. 95–393, § 8(a)(1)

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