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In Burkina Faso vs. Mali, I.C.J. Reports (1986), page 554, which of the following general principles of…

Equity was applied in the Burkina Faso–Mali frontier dispute. The Court used equity within the law as a method of interpretation, rather than deciding independently of legal…

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In Burkina Faso vs. Mali, I.C.J. Reports (1986), page 554, which of the following general principles of law recognized by civilized states was applied?

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Equity was applied in the Burkina Faso–Mali frontier dispute. The Court used equity within the law as a method of interpretation, rather than deciding independently of legal rules.

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