Legal Question in International Law in New York

the famous poon lim miracle survival at sea for 133 days, because his british merchant ship was sunk by the german's nazi U-BOAT during WW2 on nov/23/1942 in the south atlantice ocean. of all the 55 crew member his is the only survival. he was honor by the king of england HENLY-VI with british empire medal of honor, the highest civilian award. SENATOR WARREN MAGNUSON introduced a bill which was passed by the senate and the house of representatives, to isuse him a permanent resident in the US. MR LIM, died jan/4/1991 at age 72. his surviving old wife asking reptriation from the german goverment. is there anyone try to take this case? for more imformation if request. thank-you.


Asked on 12/08/09, 8:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Karnazes New York Offices of Elizabeth Karnazes

Very unlikely as it was an act of war. Good luck!

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Answered on 12/18/09, 11:36 pm


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