THE "EL CONDADO."

(1939) 63 Ll L Rep 330

COURT OF SESSION.

Before Lord Aitchison (Lord Justice-Clerk), Lord Mackay, Lord Pitman and Lord Wark.

International law - Ship - Decree of Spanish Republican Government requisitioning all vessels registered in Bilbao-Interim interdict granted to owners of steamship El Condado, of Bilbao, against removal of vessel from Greenock Harbour on behalf of Republican Government-Owners required to find caution-Interdict recalled by Sheriff Court-Owners' appeal dismissed by consent, following the decision of the House of Lords in the Cristina, 60 Ll.L.Rep. 147-Claim by Republican Government against cautioners to recover loss incurred by reason of operation of interdict- Right of Republican Government to possession-Whether right to possession recognised by Sheriff Court-Rule under which immunity from jurisdiction of British Courts is afforded to property of foreign Sovereign - Whether requisition decree (1) unconstitutional and/or (2) ineffectual to attach property outwith Spanish territory or territorial waters.