Reviewed case brief
Nottebohm Case (Liechtenstein v Guatemala)
ICJ Reports 1955, p 4
## Summary
- Court
- International Court of Justice
- Year
- 1955
- Subjects
- Public International Law
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-18
Rule established
For diplomatic protection, there must be a genuine and effective link between the national and the protecting state; nationality of convenience acquired without real connection cannot be opposed to third states.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
ICJ Reports 1955, p 4; verified via ICJ database
Educational summary only. Read the reported judgment or an authorised law report before relying on the case professionally.