Intpro Properties Ltd. v. Sauvel and Others

Abstract

Sovereign immunity — Immovable property — House leased by foreign State as residence for senior diplomatic agent and his wife — Whether house used for purposes of diplomatic mission — Action to enforce covenants in lease — Whether State immune from suit — Whether action relating to State’s use or possession of immovable property — State Immunity Act 1978, Sections 6(1) and 16(1) — Diplomatic immunity — Nature of — The law of England