In re Alexandravicus' Estate.

Abstract

Consuls — Position and functions of — Right of consul to represent national with respect to inheritance — Whether right is exclusive — Effect upon right of consul general of Government-in-exile to represent national when national appoints other party by power of attorney — The law of the United States of America.

Recognition — Of Governments — Effect of non-recognition upon validity of power of attorney acknowledged and certified by official of unrecognized Government — Distinction between treating as valid political or other acts of a Government — Non-recognition by United States of absorption of Baltic States into U.S.S.R. — The law of the United States of America.