Petes Allen Claim.

Abstract

International law — Relation to municipal law — Legislation governing distribution of fund paid by foreign Government under claims settlement agreement — Rule of nationality of claims — Presumption that Legislature would not override this rule — The law of the United States of America.

State responsibility — Claims — In general — Settlement fund paid by respondent Government — Ownership of — Effect of terms of settlement agreement — The law of the United States of America.

State responsibility — Claims — Nationality of — Claimant becoming a national after claim arose — International law rule as to nationality of claims — Effect of municipal legislation relating to distribution of compensation fund by municipal claims commission — Presumption against intention of Legislature to override international law rule — The law of the United States of America.