United States DC Circuit

Denial of a Rule 60(b) motion to quash an execution order involving attempts to execute a default judgment against dwellings owned by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is reversed where the DRC's neglect was excusable and its claim of immunity was potentially meritorious.

Appellate Information

• Argued 03/03/2006
• Decided 05/19/2006
• Published 05/19/2006

Judges

• Before:  RANDOLPH and TATEL, Circuit Judges, and WILLIAMS, Senior Circuit Judge.

Court

• United States DC Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Irene M. Solet, Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, argued the cause as amicus curiae in support of appellant.   With her on the brief were Kenneth L. Wainstein, U.S. Attorney, and Douglas N. Letter, Attorney., Stephen F. Malouf, pro hac vice, argued the cause for appellant.   On the briefs was Steven D. Cundra.  Jeffrey M. Sherman entered an appearance.


• For Appellees:
  
• Bradford A. Berenson argued the cause for appellee.   With him on the brief was Eric A. Shumsky.