Monta of Genoa v. Cechofracht Co. Ltd

Abstract

War — Definition of — War Risks Clause in Charterparty — Whether Limited to Risks Involving Exercise of Belligerent Rights — Hostilities Conducted by Unrecognized Government — Cargo Discharged by “Government in Formosa”.

Recognition — Unrecognized Government — Whether a “Government” for Purposes of Construing a Commercial Document — Charterparty — War Risk Clause — Cargo Discharged by Orders of Government in Formosa — Absence of Recognition by British Foreign Office of Government in Formosa — Whether Foreign Office Statement Conclusive on the Court