Can you file for, or take, legal action against someone in a country where you&#39;re not a citizen?
<p>Say I drive to Mexico and someone punches me in the face; I want to sue them for it.</p>

<p>Do I have the right to sue them under Mexican law, meaning I can begin legal action within that country <strong>not</strong> as a citizen? Would it have to settle differently?</p>

<p>Mexico is just an example. I'm sure there's a more general answer to this with regards to some kind of international laws, or perhaps a normal right.</p>

<p>Yes, in most jurisdictions citizenship or residency is not a pre-requisite for standing.</p>

<p>However, be aware that there are plenty of jurisdictions where the practical effect of being non-native gives you effectively no chance of winning. "Fair" in some countries means their citizens always beat foreigners.</p>

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