National Bank of Greece and Athens S.A. v. Metliss.

Abstract

Jurisdiction — In general — Territorial — Territorial limits of jurisdiction — Effect on corporation of law of place of incorporation — Effect on foreign obligations of corporation — Whether English court will recognize consequences of “universal succession” under Greek law.

Recognition of acts of foreign States and Governments — Personality of foreign corporations — Extent to which governed by law of place of incorporation — Extent to which universal succession under law of place of incorporation will be recognized as affecting foreign obligations of corporation — Merger of debtor bank into new amalgamated bank — Effect of foreign Moratorium Law Requirement of comity of nations — The law of England.