553 U.S. 851 (2008), 06-1204, Republic of Philippines v. Pimentel
Citation:
553 U.S. 851, 128 S.Ct. 2180
Opinion Judge:
KENNEDY, Justice.
Party Name:
REPUBLIC OF The PHILIPPINES, et al., Petitioners, v. Jerry S. PIMENTEL, Temporary Administrator of the Estate of Mariano J. Pimentel, Deceased, et al.
Attorney:
Charles A. Rothfeld argued the cause for petitioners. With him on the briefs were Stephen V. Bomse, E. Joshua Rosenkranz, Adam J. Gromfin, Kenneth S. Geller, and David M. Gossett. Deputy Solicitor General Kneedler argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging reversal. With him o...
Judge Panel:
Kennedy, J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Roberts, C. J., and Scalia, Thomas, Ginsburg, Breyer, and Altto, JJ., joined, in which Souter, J., joined as to all but Parts IV-B and V, and in which Stevens, J., joined as to Part II. Stevens, J., post, p. 875, and Souter, J., post, p. 8...