Cases Quote by Elihu Root
“Claims of right and insistence upon obligations may depend upon treaty stipulations, or upon the rules of international law, or upon the sense of natural justice applied to the circumstances of a particular case, or upon disputed facts.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on International Law, 1905
Legal obligations arise from treaties, law, natural justice, or facts, varying by case.
In simple terms: Obligations depend on law, treaties, justice, or facts.
Key Takeaway
Identify the basis of each claim.
Themes
law
justice
international relations
ethics
Mood
analytical
formal
Type
explanatory
authoritative
When to use this quote
- Diplomatic negotiations
- court cases
- policy drafting
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Treaty law
natural justice
fact-finding
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports each obligation?
- How to prioritize competing legal bases?
A Different Perspective
Legal sources can conflict, creating ambiguity.
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