The appellant was arrested and detained in Canada pursuant to an extradition request by the Federal Republic of Germany.
He subsequently brought a civil action against Germany and Canada claiming damages for mental distress and restriction of liberty.
Germany successfully moved to dismiss the action on the basis of sovereign immunity.
On appeal, the appellant argued that Germany had submitted to the court's jurisdiction by initiating the extradition proceedings and that his claim fell within the 'personal injury' exception under the State Immunity Act.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, holding that extradition proceedings are distinct from the civil suit and that the 'personal injury' exception requires physical injury.
