Jessup 1966

The Case Concerning the Killing of a Government Leader by a United Nations Force

Jessup Problem:Β The Case Concerning the Killing of a Government Leader by a United Nations Force (United Nations v. Afrania)

Topics: Seizure of Assets, Reprisals, Statehood, Legality of the Use of Force

Location: Statler-Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Date: April 30, 1966

World Champion: University of Texas (USA)
Team Members: Harry Tindall, Rob Parker, Neil Sullivan

World Runner Up: University of Wisconsin (USA)
Team Members: Vance Waggoner, Delbert Smith, Tom Hutchinson

Championship Round Judges:

  • Hon. Charles Fahy – United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
  • Hon. Edward D. Re – Chairman, U.S. Foreign Claims Settlement commission
  • Stephen M. Schwebel – United States Department of State

Problem Author(s):
Robert M. Sielaty, George Washington University School of Law

Jessup Administrator: Robert M. Sielaty, George Washington University School of Law

Best Oralist: Vance Waggoner, University of Wisconsin (USA)

Best Memorial: University of Texas (USA)

Competition Statistics:

  • Number of Teams Worldwide: 27
  • Number of Teams at the International Rounds: 5
  • Number of Countries: 1
  • Number of Countries at the International Rounds: 1

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