Jessup Problem: Case Concerning a Murder Committed by an American Citizen against a British Citizen on the Moon (United Kingdom v. United States)
Topics: Criminal Jurisdiction in Terra Nullius, Legal Title to Terra Nullius, Extradition, Diplomatic Protection, Duty to Prosecute, Termination of a Treaty
Location: The Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C.
World Champion: Columbia University (USA)
Team Members: Martin S. Kaufmann, Bennett G. Picker, Joseph J. Murrie, Joseph McLaughlin
World Runner Up: University of Virginia (USA)
Team Members: Joseph Fleming, Rennard Strickland
Championship Round Judges:
- Abram Chayes – Former Legal Advisor, United States State Department
- Maxwell Cohen – Dean, McGill Law School
- I.M. Sinclair – Legal Advisor, Mission of the United Kingdom to the United Nations
Problem Author(s):
Howard Taubenfeld – Southern Methodist University School of Law
Jessup Administrator: Thomas Cady – University of Texas
Best Oralist: Rennard Strickland, University of Virginia (USA)
Best Memorial: Columbia University (USA)
Competition Statistics:
- Number of Teams Worldwide: 16
- Number of Teams at the International Rounds: 4
- Number of Countries: 1
- Number of Countries at the International Rounds: 1
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