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VAN CAUWENBERGHE v. BIARD

No. 87-336.

486 U.S. 517 (1988)

108 S.Ct. 1945

100 L.Ed.2d 517

VAN CAUWENBERGHE v. BIARD

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 13, 1988

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John G. Kester argued the cause and filed briefs for petitioner.

Thomas C. Walsh argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Michael G. Biggers and Percy Anderson.

JUSTICE MARSHALL delivered the opinion of the Court.

This case requires us to determine whether two types of orders by a district court are immediately appealable under 28 U. S. C. § 1291: first, an order denying a motion to dismiss based on an extradited person's claim that he is immune from civil service of process; and second, an order denying a motion to dismiss on the ground of forum non conveniens.

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