International law — Relation to municipal law — Treaties — Operation of — Effect in municipal law of subsequently enacted statute — Customary international law — Consistency of statute with — Seizure of property of enemy alien in time of war — The law of the United States of America.

State responsibility — Claims — State control over — WaiverSeizure of property of enemy alien in time of war — Claim for return of property.

War — Effects of outbreak of — On enemy subjects with regard to their property — Vesting of property — Trading with the enemy legislation — Consistency with prior treaty for protection of alien property — Customary international law — Consistency of legislation with — Waiver of claims — The law of the United States of America.

Treaties — Operation of — Effect in municipal law of subsequently enacted statute — Treaty regarding property rights of aliens — Vesting of property of enemy alien in time of war — Consistency with customary international law — Waiver of claims by treaty — The law of the United States of America.