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Susan is an American citizen who enters into an employment contract with the Spanish government to teach
Spanish government employees how to write grants. Susan was paid for her first two months of work but has not
been paid for three months since. Susan files a lawsuit against the Spanish government in a United States District
Court. Spain desires to have its day in court, so Spain waives immunity. The United States District Court will
O
a. dismiss the case because Susan is an American citizen.
b. dismiss the case because the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act states that American courts cannot hear
cases against foreign governments.
hear the case because the Act of State Doctrine requires that international contracts be honored.
d. hear the case because Spain waived immunity.
C.
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Transcribed Image Text:Susan is an American citizen who enters into an employment contract with the Spanish government to teach Spanish government employees how to write grants. Susan was paid for her first two months of work but has not been paid for three months since. Susan files a lawsuit against the Spanish government in a United States District Court. Spain desires to have its day in court, so Spain waives immunity. The United States District Court will O a. dismiss the case because Susan is an American citizen. b. dismiss the case because the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act states that American courts cannot hear cases against foreign governments. hear the case because the Act of State Doctrine requires that international contracts be honored. d. hear the case because Spain waived immunity. C.
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