CoN 4: Second Judiciary Committee of the Council of Nations

Background
For a long time, the Netherlands have felt as though Trier was encroaching upon their expansion route South. After Trier took Wettin from Provence, the Netherlands were suspicious. But when Trier took Reims and Paris, they had broken the final straw. The Netherlands took them to court to settle the conflict.

The Dispute
2nd Convening of the Judiciary Committee of the Council of Nations

On grounds of violating the foundational expectations of members of the Council

Netherlands v. Trier

Whereas Netherlands expressed deep concern as to the expansion of Trier into the French region;

Whereas Trier ignored these warnings;

Whereas Trier not only took Reims; a disputed claim, but also Paris;

Whereas Trier completely ignored Netherlands' constant reminders that Trier has several more expansion routes than France

Henceforth Netherlands are opening suit on grounds that Trier's expansion goes against the founding message of the Council. Netherlands demands that Trier cede Paris to Netherlands when possible. Netherlands believes that it deserves Reims, but is not demanding it in this suit.

Henceforth a Judiciary committee is established on these accusations. The jurors have been chosen at random to be: Japan, Ethiopia, Malaya.



The Verdict
2nd Convening of the Judiciary Committee of the Council of Nations

On grounds of violating the foundational expectations of members of the Council

Netherlands v. Trier

''The Judiciary Committee has decided that the Trierian conquest of France, and the panhandle it gained, are lawful. While the Netherlands did request Trier not to expand in that direction, an agreement was never reached, and thus no paper trail left behind.''

Hereforth Trier may maintain its control over land gained in its French conquest.

Hereforth Netherlands and Trier must sign a treaty to diplomatically resolve future conflicts in the France region.

Hereforth Netherlands and Trier must sign a treaty to diplomatically resolve future conflicts in the Scandinavia region.

''The Judiciary Committee reached this agreement on Janurary 31, 1596. This Committee consisted of Malaya, Japan, and Ethiopia.''

Aftermath
The Netherlands were furious after the jury ruled in favor of Trier. They felt that the Jury completely disregarded their complaints, and would not let the matter go quietly.