Foreign Claims Settlement Commission (FCSC)

Definition

A quasi-judicial federal agency within the Department of Justice that adjudicates claims of U.S. nationals against foreign governments for property losses. Its determinations of law and fact are final, conclusive, and not subject to judicial review.

Examples

• •The FCSC evaluated Havana Docks' confiscated property interests and certified a claim reflecting the value of the time-limited concession.

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