The Tinoco Arbitration Award 1923
The Tinoco Arbitration Award 1923 Principle: non-recognition of a government does not outweigh the evidence of the de facto status of a government. Fact: The “Tinoco regime” came to power through a coup in...
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Haile Selassie v Cable and Wireless (UK) 1938
Haile Selassie v Cable and Wireless (UK) 1938 Principle: There is no major difference between de jure and de facto recognition. Facts: As a result of a contract between the defendant company and the...
The Arantzazu Mendi Case (UK) 1939
The Arantzazu Mendi Case (UK) 1939 Principle: When there is effective control over the territory of a government of de fecto (recognition) a foreign court can not apply its jurisdiction over its matter. Fact:...
Luther v Sagor (UK) 1921
Luther v Sagor (UK) 1921 Principle: Once a government is recognized, its acts will be granted validity, even those prior to its recognition, known as retrospective effect. Fact: Luther was a British Citizen used...
