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May 2024
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Argentum Exploration Ltd v Republic of S...

Marcus Cleaver
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When millions of pounds worth of silver was salvaged from a ship that was sunk in World War II, the Supreme Court was asked about the rights of the original owner. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com 
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