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From 492 U.S. 33 - Granfinanciera, S.A. v. Nordberg · 1989Most cited · 3,428 citing opinions

the liability of one individual to another under the law as defined," "id.," at 51, 52 S.Ct., at 292, in contrast to cases that "arise between the Government and persons subject to its authority in connection with the performance of the constitutional functions of the executive or legislative departments." "Id.," at 50, 52 S.Ct., at 292.