Société Nationale des Entreprises de Presse v. Robe and Others.

Abstract

States as international persons — State succession — Continuity of the law — Independence — Effect on private contracts of consequent changes in law — Contract between French nationals in Algeria concluded prior to Algerian independence and concerning property in Algeria — Whether subject to French or Algerian law — Whether change of circumstances following independence “act of God” or force majeure — The law of France.