Counterclaims before the International Court of Justice

1. Front Matter

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2. Introduction

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   Pages 1-6

3. The Concept of Counterclaims in International Litigation

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   Pages 7-35

4. Counterclaims before the ICJ: Evolution and Definition

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5. Admissibility of Counterclaims

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6. Procedure

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7. Conclusions

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8. Back Matter

   Pages 163-177

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Counterclaims, the right of a State sued by another State to bring its own counter-suit in the course of the same trial, may offer an opportunity to mitigate the effects of the original suit and help to resolve disputes between States that have more than one aspect. In recent years, counterclaims have been frequently presented at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). This book examines the counterclaims presented at the ICJ and at its predecessor, the Permanent Court of International Justice (PCIJ), during its 65 years of existence. It is the first study that focuses exclusively on the subject of counterclaims. It analyses the evolution of the germane provisions in the PCIJ and ICJ Rules of Procedure and the practice of the Court, especially in light of the relevant case-law of the ICJ. A useful source for academics and practitioners in International law.

• Admissibility
• Counterclaims
• Disputes
• Litigation strategy
• Procedure

• Department of Law, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, Greece

  Constantine Antonopoulos

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