Montefiore v. The Belgian Congo.

Abstract

Dependent Territories — Colonies — Status of Belgian Congo.

State Succession — Obligations — Loan Issued in France by Independent Congo — Subsequent Change of Status of Congo to Belgian Congo — Whether Belgian Congo Subject to Jurisdiction of French Courts.

Jurisdiction — Exemptions from — Foreign States — Loan Issued by Foreign State in Country of Forum — Whether Courts of Forum Competent to Exercise Jurisdiction — Belgian Congo Sued in France — The Law of France.

Jurisdiction — Exemptions from — Foreign States — Loan Issued by Foreign State in Country of Forum — Whether Courts of Forum Competent to Exercise Jurisdiction — The Law of France.