Interpretation of the Statute of the Memel Territory

Abstract

Sovereignty — In Territory Subject to an Autonomous Régime by Virtue of a Treaty — Whether Sovereignty Divided — Legal Nature of a Municipal Enactment Forming Part of an International Convention — Question of Interpretation — Convention concerning Memel of May 8, 1924 — Statute of the Memel Territory — Municipal Validity of Acts Contrary to a Treaty — Form of Applications Instituting Proceedings before the Court.