Droutzkoy Claim (No. 1)

Abstract

State responsibility — Claims — In general — Treaty of Peace with Italy, 1947 — Competence of Government of Italy to impose succession tax on compensation paid for war damage — Indemnity due to heirs of deceased claimant not subject to succession tax — Treaty of Peace, Article 78 (4) (a) and (c).

Disputes — Arbitration — Procedure — Visit to locus by tribunal — Italian-United States Conciliation Commission.

State responsibility — Damages — Award of — In general — Assessment of — Compensation for real and personal property — Comparison of inventories — Artistic evaluation of paintings — Treaty of Peace with Italy, 1947 (Article 78) — Whether Italy may reduce amount of indemnity to be paid under Treaty by imposing succession tax.