1. This quote is a paraphrase of the summary of the book's scope and contents which appears on the back cover.

2. For a comprehensive treatment of lump-sum agreements asameans of claims settlement,see,Lillich, R.B., Weston, B.H., International Claims - Their Settlement by Lump Sum Agreements (1976).Google Scholar

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7. Id., at 90.

8. Id., at 89.

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16. Id., at 247.

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18. Id..

19. Id., at 176 (emphasis added).

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