Legal Opinion
Berlanti Construction Co. v. Republic of Cuba
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided December 13, 1960PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
RYAN, Chief Judge.
This suit, filed on March 29, 1960 against the Republic of Cuba, seeks recovery for alleged breach of contract. Plaintiff, on July 12, 1960, obtained an order from the Clerk appointing a person or persons other than the Marshall to serve process. It appears that thereafter the Minister of the Presidency of the Republic of Cuba was served on July 21, 1960 in Havana, Cuba. Defendant did not appear or answer, and plaintiff on September 8, 1960 obtained a certificate of default from the Clerk.
Plaintiff thereafter moved for an order directing an inquest be taken, damages…
2Cases cited20 opinions
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- Mississippi Publishing Corp. v. MurphreeSupreme Court of the United States · 1946
- Gilbert v. BurnstineNew York Court of Appeals · 1931
- Giffin v. EnsignCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1956
- Farr & Co. v. Cia. Intercontinental De Navegacion De Cuba, S. A.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1957
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