Can someone sue you from another country?

The short answer to this question is yes. You can sue someone from another country just as you can be sued in the United States by someone from another country. If you were involved in a libel or slander case your best bet would be to sue the individual in the country in which they live.

Can I sue a foreigner in US court?

Citizens or subjects of any foreign government which accords to citizens of the United States the right to prosecute claims against their government in its courts may sue the United States in the United States Court of Federal Claims if the subject matter of the suit is otherwise within such court’s jurisdiction.

Can your overseas company be taken to US court?

For US companies, the US “personal jurisdiction” rule allows a US court to exercise jurisdiction over a corporate defendant in its “home” state. These laws mean that you may be able to bring a legal claim against a foreign business in its home country regardless of where the harm occurred.

Can you serve someone in another country?

Yes. You can serve by any form of mail requiring a signed receipt by the person you are serving. To find a company that specializes in delivering things to foreign countries, try searching “international express mail” on the Internet.

Can a nation sue a nation?

(In international law, government protection against lawsuits in foreign courts is known as state immunity; government immunity in domestic courts is known as sovereign immunity.) The FSIA provides the exclusive basis and means to bring a lawsuit against a foreign sovereign in the United States.

Can you take someone to court if they live abroad?

If you entered a legal dispute with, or were injured by, another person who left the country, you may be wondering what you can do. Generally, legal claims can be filed in state courts in the United States against individuals who have left the state and/or country.

What happens if you ignore a subpoena in a civil case?

Failure to respond to a subpoena is punishable as contempt by either the court or agency issuing the subpoena. Punishment may include monetary sanctions (even imprisonment although extremely unlikely).

How do you serve an international defendant?

Foreign individuals typically must be served where they reside; foreign corporations typically can be served at an official address or headquarters. Exceptions may apply for foreign defendants who have appointed a local agent for service or entered into some other agreement permitting service by other means.