In re Compagnie Générale d'Énergie Radio-Électrique.

Abstract

International law in general — Relation to municipal law — Effect of treaty validly incorporated in municipal law affecting rights of private persons — Hague Regulations, 1907 (Article 53) — Right of private persons to compensation for property requisitioned by Occupying Power — Agreement on German External Debts, 1953, deferring private claims-Whether signatory State liable to compensate private persons affected — The law of France.

Warfare on land — Occupation of enemy territory — Respect for private property — Requisitions — Hague Regulations, 1907 (Article 53) — Private claims against Occupying Power — Effect of treaties regarding German reparations and external debts — Deferment of claims — Responsibility of States signatories to these agreements — The French State — Whether liable to pay compensation for German requisitions — The law of France.