Lee Koehler v. The Bank of Bermuda Limited the Bank of Bermuda Limited Reefs Beach Club Limited a David Dodwell’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “Certainly, the exercise of American judicial authority over the citizens of a British Dependent Territory implicates this country's relationship with the United Kingdom -- precisely the raison d'etre for applying alienage jurisdiction.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the dissent
   e.g. Orion Tire Corporation v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Inc. · Orion Tire Corporation California Corporation

2. “However true the fact may be, that the tribunals of the states will administer justice as impartially as those of the nation, to parties of every description, it is not less true that the constitution itself either entertains apprehensions on this subject, or views with such indulgence the possible fears and apprehensions of suitors, that it has established national tribunals for the decision of controversies between aliens and a citizen, or between citizens of different states.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissent
   e.g. 17th Street Associates, LLP v. Markel International Insurance

3. “[w]hen issues of such enduring significance are presented, I believe that the Court ... [must] ensure that substantial numbers of individuals and corporations are not erroneously deprived of access to our federal courts”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissent
   e.g. 373 F. Supp. 2d 584 - 17TH STREET ASSOCIATES v. Markel Intern. Ins. Co.