SUTHERLAND v. ADMINISTRATOR OF GERMAN PROPERTY.

(1933) 47 Ll.L.Rep. 197

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Scrutton, Lord Justice Lawrence and Lord Justice Greer.

Conflict of laws-Marine insurance-Subrogation - Payment of claim by insurers (German nationals in United States of America) in respect of loss of cargo on board British steamship - Sum recovered in action brought in England by assured (for benefit of insurers) against shipowners-Treaty of Peace Order, 1919, Art. 1 (xvi) - Similar legislation in United States- Vesting of insurers' property - Claim by Alien Property Custodian for the United States against the Administrator of German Property in England to recover insurers' portion of sum recovered -Bills of lading and subrogation letters in custody of Alien Property Custodian-Situs of chose in action