Pitman et al. v. Pan American World Airways, Inc.

Abstract

Treaties — Special kinds of — Warsaw Convention of 1929 — Venue for action for damages resulting from international flight — Article 28 (1) of Convention — Interpretation by courts of United States of America.

Treaties — Interpretation of — Consideration of preparatory work — Warsaw Convention of 1929 — Venue for action for damages resulting from international flight — Limitations in Convention as referring to countries rather than geographical components of federal countries — Interpretation by courts of United States of America.