Reviewed case brief
West Rand Central Gold Mining Co. v. R
[1905] 2 KB 391
## Summary
- Court
- King's Bench Division
- Year
- 1905
- Subjects
- Public International Law
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-28
Rule established
International law is part of English law (doctrine of incorporation), but only such rules as are either accepted by the comity of nations or have been specifically adopted. A conquering state does not inherit the contractual obligations of the conquered state to private persons.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
[1905] 2 KB 391
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