Clipperton Island Arbitration

France v. Mexico

Facts:

Clipperton Island is an uninhabitable low coral reef in the Pacific Ocean. France declared
claimed sovereignty over the island during the time of Napoleon III. However, France never left
any signs of sovereignty over the island. Later on, Mexico ignored the claim of France and
claimed sovereignty over the island. Both parties now lay claim on Clipperton Island.

France contends that as early as 1858, it already hoisted its flag over Clipperton Island, and its
sovereignty over the island was communicated to the government of Hawaii through a journal –
The Polynesian.

Mexico , on the other hand, contend that Spain discovered it by virtue of the Papal Bull and later
on to Mexico, as successor.

Ruling:

The court ruled that France has better title over the island.

There was no evidence presented to prove that Spain even discovered that island first and that
sovereignty was exercised by Spain ove
Clipperton Island Arbitration

France v. Mexico

Facts:

Clipperton Island is an uninhabitable low coral reef in the Pacific Ocean. France declared
claimed sovereignty over the island during the time of Napoleon III. However, France never left
any signs of sovereignty over the island. Later on, Mexico ignored the claim of France and
claimed sovereignty over the island. Both parties now lay claim on Clipperton Island.

France contends that as early as 1858, it already hoisted its flag over Clipperton Island, and its
sovereignty over the island was communicated to the government of Hawaii through a journal –
The Polynesian.

Mexico , on the other hand, contend that Spain discovered it by virtue of the Papal Bull and later
on to Mexico, as successor.

Ruling:

The court ruled that France has better title over the island.

There was no evidence presented to prove that Spain even discovered that island first and that
sovereignty was exercised by Spain over the island.

The map presented by Mexico cannot be verified, thus, cannot be relied on.

The court stated that physical occupation is not required in this case. It was already properly
established that the declaration of France of its sovereignty over the island, and its publication of
Clipperton Island Arbitration

France v. Mexico

Facts:

Clipperton Island is an uninhabitable low coral reef in the Pacific Ocean. France declared
claimed sovereignty over the island during the time of Napoleon III. However, France never left
any signs of sovereignty over the island. Later on, Mexico ignored the claim of France and
claimed sovereignty over the island. Both parties now lay claim on Clipperton Island.

France contends that as early as 1858, it already hoisted its flag over Clipperton Island, and its
sovereignty over the island was communicated to the government of Hawaii through a journal –
The Polynesian.

Mexico , on the other hand, contend that Spain discovered it by virtue of the Papal Bull and later
on to Mexico, as successor.

Ruling:

The court ruled that France has better title over the island.

There was no evidence presented to prove that Spain even discovered that island first and that
sovereignty was exercised by Spain over the island.

The map presented by Mexico cannot be verified, thus, cannot be relied on.

The court stated that physical occupation is not required in this case. It was already properly
established that the declaration of France of its sovereignty over the island, and its publication of
Clipperton Island Arbitration

France v. Mexico

Facts:

Clipperton Island is an uninhabitable low coral reef in the Pacific Ocean. France declared
claimed sovereignty over the island during the time of Napoleon III. However, France never left
any signs of sovereignty over the island. Later on, Mexico ignored the claim of France and
claimed sovereignty over the island. Both parties now lay claim on Clipperton Island.

France contends that as early as 1858, it already hoisted its flag over Clipperton Island, and its
sovereignty over the island was communicated to the government of Hawaii through a journal –
The Polynesian.

Mexico , on the other hand, contend that Spain discovered it by virtue of the Papal Bull and later
on to Mexico, as successor.

Ruling:

The court ruled that France has better title over the island.

There was no evidence presented to prove that Spain even discovered that island first and that
sovereignty was exercised by Spain over the island.

The map presented by Mexico cannot be verified, thus, cannot be relied on.

The court stated that physical occupation is not required in this case. It was already properly
established that the declaration of France of its sovereignty over the island, and its publication of
Clipperton Island Arbitration

France v. Mexico

Facts:

Clipperton Island is an uninhabitable low coral reef in the Pacific Ocean. France declared
claimed sovereignty over the island during the time of Napoleon III. However, France never left
any signs of sovereignty over the island. Later on, Mexico ignored the claim of France and
claimed sovereignty over the island. Both parties now lay claim on Clipperton Island.

France contends that as early as 1858, it already hoisted its flag over Clipperton Island, and its
sovereignty over the island was communicated to the government of Hawaii through a journal –
The Polynesian.

Mexico , on the other hand, contend that Spain discovered it by virtue of the Papal Bull and later
on to Mexico, as successor.

Ruling:

The court ruled that France has better title over the island.

There was no evidence presented to prove that Spain even discovered that island first and that
sovereignty was exercised by Spain over the island.

The map presented by Mexico cannot be verified, thus, cannot be relied on.

The court stated that physical occupation is not required in this case. It was already properly
established that the declaration of France of its sovereignty over the island, and its publication of
 Clipperton Island Arbitration

France v. Mexico

Facts:

Clipperton Island is an uninhabitable low coral reef in the Pacific Ocean. France declared
claimed sovereignty over the island during the time of Napoleon III. However, France never left
any signs of sovereignty over the island. Later on, Mexico ignored the claim of France and
claimed sovereignty over the island. Both parties now lay claim on Clipperton Island.

France contends that as early as 1858, it already hoisted its flag over Clipperton Island, and its
sovereignty over the island was communicated to the government of Hawaii through a journal –
The Polynesian.

Mexico , on the other hand, contend that Spain discovered it by virtue of the Papal Bull and later
on to Mexico, as successor.

Ruling:

The court ruled that France has better title over the island.

There was no evidence presented to prove that Spain even discovered that island first and that
sovereignty was exercised by Spain over the island.

The map presented by Mexico cannot be verified, thus, cannot be relied on.

The court stated that physical occupation is not required in this case. It was already properly
established that the declaration of France of its sovereignty over the island, and its publication of
r the island.

The map presented by Mexico cannot be verified, thus, cannot be relied on.

The court stated that physical occupation is not required in this case. It was already properly
established that the declaration of France of its sovereignty over the island, and its publication of
occupation was sufficient to show that it was taking occupation of the island and that it had an
intent to possess it.