Compromis: Case Concerning Certain Incidents on the Moon (United Nations v. France)
Topics: Sovereignty over Terra Nullius, Classification of Land as Terra Nullius or Terra Communes, Viability of the Outer Space Treaty, Self-Help, Mineral Rights
Location: Statler-Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Date: April 29, 1967
Jessup World Cup Champion:
Vanderbilt University (USA)
Team Members: M. Elizabeth Culbreth, Daniel W. McAllen III, Alvin P. Adams Jr., John J.A. Hossenlopp, Charles J. Pittman
Runner Up:
Harvard Law School (USA)
Team Members: James R. Lowe, Thomas W. Taylor, Memorial Agents Unlisted
Final Round Judges
Hon. Leonard C. Meeker – Legal Advisor, U.S. State Department
Charles N. Van Doren – Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Arms Control & Disarmament Agency
Walter D. Sohier – Former General Counsel of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Problem Author
Oliver J. Lissitzyn, Columbia University
Jessup Administrator: Martin S. Kaufman (Columbia University)
Administrative Assistance: H.C.L. Merrilat, Stephen M. Schwebel, Peter D. Trooboff
Best Oralist (tie): Daniel W. McAllen III, Vanderbilt University (USA); Thomas W. Taylor (Harvard Law School)
Best Memorial: Vanderbilt University (USA)
Number of Teams Worldwide: 35
Number of Teams at the International Rounds: 5
Number of Countries: 1
Number of Countries at the International Rounds: 1
