Re Société Navigator.

Abstract

Treaties — In General — Forms of international agreements — Treaties — Conventions — Governmental Agreements — Exchanges of Notes — French Constitution of 1946 (Articles 26 and 28) — Provision that diplomatic treaties duly ratified and published shall have force of law — Agreements in simplified form concluded without full powers — What constitutes “ratification” — Whether publication in Journal officiel sufficient — Whether evidence of approval by Head of State necessary — The law of France.

Treaties — Conclusion and operation of — Ratification — Entry into force — French Constitution of 1946 (Articles 26 and 28) — Provision that diplomatic treaties duly ratified and published shall have force of law — Agreements in simplified form concluded without full powers — What constitutes “ratification” — Whether publication in Journal officiel sufficient — Whether evidence of approval by Head of State necessary — The law of France.

Treaties — Conclusion and operation of — Ratification — Entry into force — French Constitution of 1946 (Articles 26 and 28) — Provision that diplomatic treaties duly ratified and published shall have force of law — Agreements in simplified form concluded without full powers — What constitutes “ratification” — Whether publication in Journal official sufficient — Whether evidence of approval by Head of State necessary — The law of France.