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Philipp Brothers v. Sierra Leone and Commission of the European Communities

United Kingdom, England.  05 April 1993 ; 24 November 1994 .

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2021

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Abstract

State immunity — Attachment and execution — Garnishee order in respect of bank account — Ownership of debt — Whether property of Commission of European Communities

Relationship of international law and municipal law — Treaties — Whether giving rise to private rights under municipal law — Lomé Convention — English law of trusts — Whether relationship between sovereign entities governed by international treaty capable of giving rise to trust under English law — Whether European Commission having equitable interest in funds granted to State under Lomé Convention — Funds subject to garnishee order to satisfy judgment debt of recipient State — Whether attachment of funds would interfere with any equitable interest of Commission — The law of England

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Case Report
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© Cambridge University Press 1997

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