THE "ARANTZAZU MENDI."

(1939) 63 Ll L Rep 89

HOUSE OF LORDS.

Before Lord Atkin, Lord Thankerton, Lord Russel of Killowen, Lord Macmillan and Lord Wright.

International law-Ship-Arrest-Foreign Sovereign State - Requisition of Spanish vessel by Republican and Nationalist Governments of Spain - Action in rem for possession brought by Spanish Republican Government - Motion by Nationalist Government to set aside writ and warrant of arrest- Position of Nationalist Government of Spain considered-Procedure by which Court informs itself of fact whether party impleaded is foreign Sovereign State - Recognition of Nationalist Government by his Majesty's Foreign Office as exercising de facto administrative control over the larger portion of Spain-De jure and de facto recognition discussed - Port of registry within territory under control of Nationalist Government-Power of disposition and control of Nationalist Government conceded by owner and master of vessel-Vessel in custody of Admiralty Marshal at time of arrest in present action-Function of Admiralty Marshal considered.