A/S Tallinna Laevauhisus and Others v. Estonian State Steamship Line and Another.

Abstract

Recognition — Of Governments — Effect of — Decrees and Executive Acts of Government Recognized de facto — Nationalization of Merchant Vessels — Effect on Claim to Insurance Moneys — Proof of Foreign Law.

Recognition of Acts of Foreign Governments — Extra-territorial Effect of — Jurisdiction — Penal Legislation — Decrees and Executive Acts of de facto Recognized Government — Nationalization of Merchant Vessels — Effect on Claim to Insurance Moneys — Proof of Foreign Law.