Chaussois v. La Tabacoop de Bône and Others.

Abstract

Jurisdiction — Territorial — Exemptions from and restrictions upon — Foreign States — State-controlled corporations — Immunity from jurisdiction of municipal courts — Procedure for claiming immunity — Distinction between private and public law contracts — Contracts of employment — Contract between French national and Algerian co-operative association under State control — Whether jurisdictional immunity can be claimed — Whether appeal from decision that court lacks jurisdiction available — The law of France.