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Conflict Of Laws-Damages-Obligation Payable In Russian Rubles
Conflict Of Laws-Damages-Obligation Payable In Russian Rubles
Michigan Law Review
In an action in New York to establish a claim against a Russian insurance company on a policy payable in rubles in Russia, the following history of Russian money appeared. Before the revolution, the gold ruble of the Empire had been supplanted by a paper currency of depreciated value. The Soviets, at the beginning of their regime, instituted a paper currency which had also greatly decreased in value. At the time the policy became due, this latter currency was still circulating, and in addition, a gold coinage with notes redeemable in gold had been established. From time to time the …
Recognition Cases In American Courts, 1923-1930, John S. Tennant
Recognition Cases In American Courts, 1923-1930, John S. Tennant
Michigan Law Review
Although the Soviets have maintained complete, uninterrupted, and practically undisputed control over most of the territory of the former Russian Empire for more than ten years, the United States still refuses to recognize the Soviet government as the international representative of Russia. The first general consideration of the legal situation engendered by the policy of our government was contained in an article by Professor Edwin D. Dickinson, "The Unrecognized Government or State in English and American Law,'' which appeared in the Michigan Law Review in 1923. In view of the importance of this matter, and the number of cases involving …