Banco Nacional de Cuba v. Sabbatino

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Victor Rabinowitz, New York City, for petitioner.

Nicholas deB. Katzenbach, Washington, D.C., for the United States, as amicus curiae, by special leave of Court.

C. Dickerman Williams, New York City, for respondent, Farr, Whitlock & Co.

Whitney North Seymour, New York City, for respondent Compania Azucarera Vertientes-Camaguey de Cuba.

Mr. Justice HARLAN delivered the opinion of the Court.