Dana v. Royal Dutch Company

Abstract

States as international persons — In general — Recognition of acts of foreign States and governments — Public law of foreign State — Dutch legislation aimed at restoring rights of private persons to chattels stolen during German occupation of Holland during Second World War — Provision for cancellation of title to shares and transfer to Dutch State where not obtained in bona fide manner — Whether such legislation may be given effect in Switzerland — Whether confiscatory or contrary to public policy — The law of Switzerland