In re Russian Bank for Foreign Trade.

Abstract

Jurisdiction — Immunity from — Property of Foreign States — Effect of a Mere Declaration or Claim as Distinguished from Possession.

Jurisdiction — Territorial — Exterritorial Operation of Legislation — Nationalisation — Dissolution of Corporations — Managers of Dissolved Corporations Abroad as Agents of the Government — Locality of Debts — Winding Up of Branch of Nationalised Foreign Corporation — Immunity of Sovereign's Property from Jurisdiction — Whether a Mere Claim to Property is Sufficient.