Parker v. United Mexican States (U.S.A. v. Mexico)
General Claims Commission
4 R.I.A.A. 35, 39 (1926)
- Written by Mary Katherine Cunningham, JD
Facts
From December 1911 to March 1918, Parker (plaintiff), an American national, was a dealer of typewriting and general office supplies in Mexico City. In December 1911, Parker also formed a corporation under Mexican law, Compafiia Parker S. A., that rendered services to various departments of the Government of the United Mexican States (United Mexican States) (defendant) at prices which were agreed upon at the time Parker rendered the services. Parker claimed in his filings to the General Claims Commission that the United Mexican States owed his business $39,000 in unpaid claims. The United States filed Parker’s claim before the General Claims Commission. The United Mexican States filed a motion to dismiss the claim.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Per curiam)
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