Caisse Centrale de Réassurance des Mutuelles agricoles and Mutuelle Centrale d’assurance et de Réassurance v. Société Générale pour Favoriser le Développement du Commerce et de l’industrie en France.

Abstract

The individual in international law — Nationality — Acquisition of — As affected by change of sovereignty — Corporations — Algerian independence — French corporation established in Algeria — Transfer of head office to France after independence — Whether valid — Whether Algerian nationality acquired or French nationality retained — Relevant criteria for determining nationality — Effect of Algerian decrees replacing board of directors and nationalizing the company — Claims to property situated in France — The law of France.