Standard Vacuum Oil Company v. United States

Abstract

Belligerent Occupation — Joint Occupation — Occupation of Japan After Second World War — Responsibility of United States for Act of Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers in Japan — Legislative and Administrative Functions of Occupant — Act of Government of Occupied Territory Performed at Direction of Occupant — Retention of Seized Property by Government of Occupied Territory at Direction of Occupant — Whether Attributable to Occupant