The Blonde and Other Ships.

Abstract

Claims — Nationality of — Enemy Character — Effect of Divesting of Enemy Nationality by Claimants in Prize Proceedings.

Termination of Treaties — Relevance of Rules of Municipal Law as to Discharge of Contracts.

Termination of Treaties — By Act of Party — Unilateral Denunciation — Results of Non-performance by Other Party — Waiver of Right to Repudiate.

Interpretation of Treaties — Relevance of Rules of Municipal Law as to Interpretation of Contracts.

Enemy Character — Effect of Divesting of Enemy Nationality by Claimants in Prize Proceedings.

Hague Conventions — Effect of General Participation Clause.

Effect of Outbreak of War — Enemy Merchant Ships in Port — Enemy Ships in British Port upon Outbreak of War — Sixth Hague Convention — Order for Detention — Application by Procurator-General for Condemnation after Conclusion of Peace — Mutuality of the Convention — Repudiation of the Convention — Waiver of Right to Repudiate Convention — Reprisals — Effect of Change of Nationality of Enemy Shipowners — Status of the Free City of Danzig.