Republic of Italy v. Hambros Bank, Ltd., and Gregory (Custodian of Enemy Property).

Abstract

International Law — Relationship to Municipal Law — Treaty between United Kingdom and Italy — Whether Part of English Municipal Law — Absence of Explicit Incorporation as Part of the Law of the Land.

War — Effects of — Enemy Property — Disposal by Custodian of Enemy Property — Disposal Allegedly Contrary to Treaty — Absence of Direct Incorporation of the Treaty as Part of Municipal Law.

Treaties — Whether Part of Municipal Law — Absence of Express Incorporation into Municipal Law — Indirect Reference in Order-in-Council — Property in United Kingdom of late King of Italy — Disposal by Custodian of Enemy Property Allegedly Contrary to Treaty — Whether a Treaty can Constitute a Trust.