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suit begun within its territorial waters. As regards per-

sonal jurisdiction, the question of nationality is fully

examined, particularly in relation to such matters as

the admission of Commonwealth citizens to England,

statelessness and passports. The reception, treatment,

pulsion and taxation of aliens is fully considered; the

Problems of extradition and asylum receive full descrip-

tors in the light of modern developments. A special

chapter is devoted to the problem of human rights.

As regards alien acquired rights, for instance if their

property is nationalised, they are entitled to compen-

sation. The rules relating to expropriation of foreign

property under the various systems of law are fully set

out.

Part Eight deals with Immunity from Jurisdiction

which rests on independence, extraterritoriality and

diplomatic function. This includes such matters as

diplomatic imunity from public suit, as well as that of

Public ships, of state agents, and of sovereigns from

taction. Diplomatic and Consular Immunity receive

ry large coverage.

Part Nine deals with State Responsibility involving

the various ways in which a State would be responsible

jo an alien in respect of injuries received. As regards

'lability in tort, such matters as acts of the Executive,

as well as that of mobs and of revolutionaries would

have to be considered. As regards contract, it is im-

portant to ascertain where the contract was made, and

to observe the rules governing performance of con-

tracts, including bond obligations. The International

Rules relating to monetary policy such as exchange

controls are fully set out.

. The final part, Ten, deals with International Litiga-

tion. The intricate problem of the nationality of claims,

a s

well as that of the impediments of making a claim

receive full consideration. The procedure of the inter-

national tribunal, whether the International Court of

Justice or the Court of the European Community re-

ceives full treatment and the detailed procedure at

he hearing is given full scope. The forms of reparation

international wrongs are fully explored, such as

compensation and damages, the valuation of loss and

he problem of interest. The learned work ends with

most useful list of Treaties, Principal English and

^sh Statutes, International Cases, and Municipal

ases alphabetical by country, as well as a table of

reatises on International Law.

from this summary of this vast subject it will be

Appreciated that the learned author is a master of his

.upiect. He has given us the very last work on the

intricate problems which arise from international law

nd the work is written in a style which is easy and a

P easure to read. The vast erudition displayed can

arel

Y have been equalled, and Professor O'Connell is

ssured of being among the foremost international

Wyers of to-day. The printing and presentation are

exc

ellent.

headings are identical to the main work and it is thus

easy to refer to it for a more detailed description. It

will prove a great boon for study.

The

Will Draftsman's Aid

by D. T. Davies; 8vo; pp.

vii, 91; London, Oyez Publications, 1971.

An English solicitor has prepared a short collection of

precedents which aims to speed the preparation of

wills. Useful clauses such as funeral wishes, residential

use of house as long as required, absolute gift of

jewellery or of specific chattels, power to transfer

capital to surviving spouse, Investment powers, Powers

of appropriation, executor and trustee charging clause,

coomorientes, etc. The forms used are clearly set out,

and there is an explanatory note at the end.

Charlesworth (Judge): Mercantile Law

(twelfth edition)

edited by Clive Schmitthoff and David A. G. Sarre; 8vo;

pp. xlix, 485; London, Stevens, 1972; (paperback) £1.00.

This well known student's textbook has now reached

its twelfth edition, and has been under the editorship

of Dr. Schmitthoff and of Mr. Sarre since the 9th

edition (1960). There has been a gradual expansion in

the contents as is evidenced by the fact that the 10th

edition contained. 390 pages, the 11th edition, 409 and

the present edition, 484 pages. There is a useful new

chapter on the Contract of Employment and the

chapter on Hire-purchase has been greatly increased.

There is a most useful Select Bibliography of books

and articles at the end of each chapter. The editors

have as usual added to our store of knowledge of this

intricate subject with their great clarity and precision.

A most useful

vade-mecum

for the practitioner.

Nutshell

Series. 0.60 each, published by Sweet and

Maxwell.

General Principles of Law

by Clive Davies;

8vo; pp. xvi, 117; second edition; London, 1972; 0.75.

This book is intended for "A" Level candidates in

English Secondary Schools in this subject. It includes

chapters on "The Law and its Administration", "The

Law of Persons", "The Law of Contract" and "The

Law of Property". Needless to say this book is rather

elementary, although the candidate who had a good

knowledge of the text and footnotes would be well

grounded in general legal principles.

International Law for Students

by D. P. O'Connell;

^ ^ P p . xviii, 445; London, Stevens, 1971; (paperback)

Th*

lea

1S a m o s t u s e

^ summary for students of the

billed work which has just been reviewed. The chapter

Jurisprudence

by Charles Conway; 8vo;

pp.

vi, 69.

It has always been difficult for candidates in juris-

prudence to revise this intricate subject at the last

minute for an examination. This booklet performs this

service in a most useful way together with test questions.