Falcon Dam Constructors et al. v. United States.

Abstract

State Territory — Rivers — International Rivers — Functions and Competence of International Commissions on — Construction of Works on River — Obligations of Riparians under Treaty — The Rio Grande — Claims in Municipal Law Based upon Treaty Obligations — The Law of the United States of America.

Treaties — Operation and Enforcement of — Alleged Breach of Treaty — Action by Private Individual Against United States of America for Failure to Fulfil Treaty Obligation.

Individual in International Law — Position of — Treaties — Rights of Individuals under — Claims in Municipal Law Based Upon Treaty Obligations — The Law of the United States of America.