We know that another method to gain territory is occupation. This method means that a state can gain a territory if there is a terra nullius, which is a area a territory without occupation by any state. However, with the development of modern society, this kind of method has changed over time. This kind of method almost disappear in the past times. However recent years, there are several states claimed some territory on the Antarctica. Maybe in the future this method will get new development both in theory and practice.
Question:
Date back to the ancient times, try to find some examples ot occupation.
Materials
Cases
①Clipperton Island Case (1932)
② (France, v. Mexico), RIAA, HarrisCMIL,183– 6; I.v.Münch,Clipperton Island992),
③Western Sahara Case, ICJ Rep.1975
④Eastern Greenland Case (1933),PCIJ,
Fisheries Case, ICJ
Modesof acquisition of territory
Occupation

