The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1937] AC 500
[COURT OF APPEAL AND HOUSE OF LORDS.]
THE KING APPELLANT; AND INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE FOR THE PROTECTION OF BONDHOLDERS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT RESPONDENTS.
1936 Nov. 2.
1937 Jan. 18, 19, 21, 22, 28;
March 15.
1937 Jan. 18, 19, 21, 22, 28;
March 15.
LORD WRIGHT M.R., SLESSER and ROMER L.JJ. LORD ATKIN, LORD RUSSELL OF KILLOWEN, LORD MACMILLAN, LORD MAUGHAM, and LORD ROCHE.
Contract— Bond— Issue by British Government in United States— Gold clause— Discharge of obligations in gold coin in United States declared by Congress to be against public policy— Depreciation of dollar— Payment under bond.