Cader v. Cader.

Abstract

Jurisdiction — In general — Territorial — Over territory in general and persons and property situated therein — French courts in Cambodia — Transfer of jurisdiction to Cambodian courts — Franco-Cambodian Protocol, 1953 — Divorce decree by Cambodian court concerning French nationals prior to ratification — Whether French courts in Cambodia deemed to be abolished at that date — Whether jurisdiction of French courts under Article 15 of Civil Code may be renounced in actions for divorce — The law of France.

Jurisdiction — Extraterritorial — Regime of capitulations — French courts in Cambodia — Transfer of jurisdiction to Cambodian courts — Franco-Cambodian Protocol, 1953 — Divorce decree by Cambodian court concerning French nationals prior to ratification — Whether French courts in Cambodia deemed to be abolished at that date — The law of France.

Treaties — Conclusion and operation of — Operation and enforcement of — Necessity for municipal legislation — Franco-Cambodian Protocol, 1953 — Transfer of jurisdiction of French courts in Cambodia to Cambodian courts — Divorce decree of Cambodian court concerning French nationals prior to date of ratification and publication in France — Whether ratification and publication retroactive — Whether French courts in Cambodia to be deemed abolished as of date of signature — The law of France.

States as international persons — State succession — Continuity of the law — Judgments of courts — Cambodia — Transfer of jurisdiction of French courts in Cambodia to Cambodia — Franco-Cambodian Protocol, 1953 — Divorce decree by Cambodian court concerning French nationals prior to ratification — Whether French courts in Cambodia deemed to be abolished at that date — The law of France.