State responsibility — Claims — In general — Treaty of Peace with Italy — Competence of Government of Italy to impose succession tax on compensation paid for war damage — Treaty of Peace, Article 78 (4) (a) and (c).

State responsibility — Damages — Award of — In general — Whether Italy may reduce damages paid under Treaty of Peace by imposing succession tax.

Treaties — Interpretation of — Miscellaneous — Treaties of peace — Restitution and reparation provisions — Extent and meaning of provisions exempting compensation payments from taxation — Ordinary meaning of words — Reference to intention of parties — Treaty of Peace with Italy, Article 78 (4) (a) and (c).

Treaties of peace — Performance of — Right of Government of Italy to impose succession tax on compensation awarded under Treaty of Peace.

Treaties of peace — Performance of — Claims for compensation for loss or damage to property — Extent and meaning of tax exemption provisions — Imposition of succession tax on compensation paid for war damage — Ordinary meaning of words — Reference to intention of parties — Treaty of Peace with Italy, Article 78 (4) (a) and (c).