Terrace et al. v. Thompson, Attorney-General of the State of Washington.

Abstract

Treaties — Interpretation — Preparatory Work — Interpretation of Treaty between the United States and Japan.

Treaties — Interpretation — Rules of — Inclusio unius estexclusio alterius — Clause “lease land for residential and commercial purposes” — Farm Hands.

Aliens — Position of — Right to Own Land — United States — “Equal Protection” Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment — Whether Inconsistent with Disqualification of Aliens to Hold an Interest in Land — Interpretation of Relevant Treaty Provisions — Negotiations Preceding the Treaty.