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Enforcement Before World Court
The International Court of Justice reports in a press release that Germany seeks the clarification of enforcements of judgments against non-commercial property of a foreign sovereign. The German petition of December 23, 2008 follows proceedings in Italy and Greece resulting in judgments against Germany and subsequent enforcement actions in Italy, including a judicial mortgage recorded against German sovereign real estate.
The Italian view of international law in this respect is broader than the American and German views. Therefore, a decision by the World Court may produce implications exceeding the reach of the nations involved. The court intends to publish the German petition soon. -- Clemens Kochinke, Berliner, Corcoran & Rowe, LLP, Washington, DC.
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