KATZ v. ARMON AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 624-637

International law—Diplomatic privilege—Immunity from judicial process—Official at Embassy—First secretary and son—Affidavit of defendants as to grounds of immunity—Letter from Principal Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs as to extent of privilege—Whether conclusive.

International law—Vienna Convention—Diplomatic privilege—Immunity from jurisdiction—Purpose of grant—When applicable—Diplomatic Immunities Act, 1962 (Act 148), preamble.

Insurance—Motor vehicle—Third party risks—Policy taken by diplomat—Liability under policy unenforceable unless diplomat submits to the jurisdiction—Insurers bound to indemnify injured third party once liability under policy established—Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance) Act, 1958 (No. 42 of 1958), s. 6 (3).

