The Minquiers and Ecréhos Case

Abstract

International Court of Justice — Contentious Procedure — Evidence — Burden of Proof — Probative Value of Admissions of Title.

State Territory — Acquisition of and Title to — Proof of Title — Burden of Proof — “Critical Date” in respect of Evidence of Title — Manifestations of Exercise of Sovereignty as Element in Opposing Claims to Sovereignty — Assessment of Relative Value of Manifestations of Exercise of Sovereignty — Admission of Title — Probative Value of.