Tokyo Sanyō Bōeki K.K., et al. v. The Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Japan Supreme Court
60(6) Minshū 2542 (2006)
- Written by David Bloom, JD
Facts
Tokyo Sanyō Bōeki K.K. and another Japanese trading company (the trading companies) (plaintiffs) entered into computer sales contracts with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (Pakistan) (defendant). The contracts contained a clause that designated Japan as the forum for actions arising from any contractual disputes. The trading companies filed suit against Pakistan in a Japanese court, seeking to recover unpaid balances owed by Pakistan pursuant to the contract. The Japanese court entered a default judgment against Pakistan, and Pakistan appealed on the grounds that Pakistan was immune from suit in Japan. The intermediate appellate court ruled in favor of Pakistan and dismissed the case. The trading companies appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Takii, J.)
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