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Chua Han Mow v. United States

Territorial Principle

Darryl Brown

Restatement (4th):

§ 408 Jurisdiction Based on Territory
International law recognizes a state's jurisdiction to prescribe law with respect to persons, property, and conduct within its territory.

§ 409 Jurisdiction Based on Effects
International law recognizes a state's jurisdiction to prescribe law with respect to conduct that has a substantial effect within its territory.

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
730 F.2d 1308
No. 83-1925
1984-04-12

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