The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1943] AC 203
[HOUSE OF LORDS.]
SOVFRACHT (V/O) APPELLANTS; AND VAN UDENS SCHEEPVAART EN AGENTUUR MAATSCHAPPIJ (N.V. GEBR.) RESPONDENTS.
1942 July 24,
27,
28,
29,
30;
Dec. 3.
Dec. 3.
VISCOUNT SIMON L.C., LORD ATKIN, LORD THANKERTON, LORD WRIGHT, and LORD PORTER.
Alien
— Enemy
— Company incorporated in allied State occupied by enemy
— Right to take proceedings in English courts
— Effect of occupation of allied State
— Solicitor
— Retainer
— Termination
— Client acquiring enemy status.