Togen Akiyama et al. v. The State.

Abstract

State responsibility — Claims — State control over private claims Expropriationof property of nationals — Right of diplomatic protection — Waiver of right by treaty — Article 14 (a) of Treaty of Peace with Japan, 1951 — The law of Japan.

Effects of treaties of peace — In general — Unequal character of peace treaties — Nature of reparations provisions — Treaty of Peace with Japan, 1951, Articles 14 (a) and 19 (b) — The law of Japan.

Aliens — Position of — Respect for property of — Expropriation of Japanese property within jurisdiction of Allied Powers — Whether former owners can claim compensation from Japanese Government under provisions of peace treaty — Peace Treaty with Japan, 1951, Article 14 (a) — Waiver of right of diplomatic protection.