THE "ARANTZAZU MENDI."

(1938) 62 Ll L Rep 55

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Slesser, Lord Justice Finlay and Lord Justice Goddard.

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-Recognition by His Majesty's Foreign Office as exercising de facto administrative control over larger portion of Spain-Port of registry within territory under control of Nationalist Government-Power of disposition and control by Nationalist Government conceded by owner and master of vessel.