Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — State Creation — Succession to Assets and Liabilities Upon State Creation

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Assets transferred to a newly created State come with associated liabilities. The principle of succession applies to State creation. The rule ensures that benefits cannot be taken without corresponding burdens.

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