Diversion of Water from the River Meuse Case (Netherlands v Belgium) (Equity in international law)

Diversion of Water from the River Meuse Case (Netherlands v Belgium) (Equity in international law)

Global Affairs Academy
Aug 6, 2026

In this international law case, a judge from the USA found that principles of equity were common to a number of advanced systems of justice, and as a result they could be used where appropriate in the resolution of international law disputes.