Bank Indonesia v. Senembah Maatschappij and Twentsche Bank.

Abstract

Jurisdiction — In general — Territorial — Exemptions from and restrictions upon — Foreign States — Position of State Bank when acting in a private capacity — Implied waiver — The law of the Netherlands.

Aliens — Position of — Respect for property — Control measures constituting expropriation — Relevance of political motive and discriminatory character — The law of the Netherlands.

Recognition of acts of foreign Governments — Control measures taken in Indonesia — Foreign “Act of State” — Whether entitled to recognition in the Netherlands — Whether “Act of State” doctrine a rule of international law — The law of the Netherlands.