Reviewed case brief
Minquiers and Ecrehos Case (France v United Kingdom)
ICJ Reports 1953, p 47
## Summary
- Court
- International Court of Justice
- Year
- 1953
- Subjects
- Public International Law
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-18
Rule established
When both parties rely on ancient historical title, the court prefers the party demonstrating actual exercise of effective sovereignty in modern times through administrative and judicial acts.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
ICJ Reports 1953, p 47; verified via ICJ database
Educational summary only. Read the reported judgment or an authorised law report before relying on the case professionally.