Nordstern Allgemeine Versicherungs Aktiengesellschaft v. Vereinigte Stinnes Rheinreedereien

Abstract

Treaties — Conclusion and operation — Operation and enforcement — Necessity for municipal legislation — Article 66 of Dutch Constitution — Convention relating to the unification of certain rules concerning collisions in inland navigation — Whether creating rights and duties for individuals subject to the jurisdiction of a contracting party — The law of the Netherlands

Treaties — Conclusion and operation — Effect of treaties on third parties — Convention relating to the unification of certain rules concerning collisions in inland navigation — Whether creates rights and duties for nationals of third States subject to the jurisdiction of a contracting party — The law of the Netherlands

International law in general — Relation to municipal law — Article 66 of Dutch Constitution — Whether self-executing provisions of international conventions override municipal law — Whether international conventions may create rights and duties for nationals of third States subject to the jurisdiction of a contracting party — The law of the Netherlands