Rose v. McNamara

Abstract

State territory — Occupation of foreign territory in time of peace — Power of Occupation Courts to try nationals of Occupying Power — The law of the United States of America.

Jurisdiction — Territorial — Over citizen of forum State for crime committed in territory temporarily under jurisdiction of forum State — Where judicial system established by Executive Order — The law of the United States of America.

The individual in international law — In general — Rights of American citizens in occupied territory — Trial in courts created by Executive Order — The law of the United States of America.

Jurisdiction — Personal — Over nationals in respect of crimes committed abroad — Power of occupation courts created by Executive Order to try American citizens for crimes committed in occupied territory — The law of the United States of America.