The German-Mexican Claims Commission

The work of the recent claims commissions between Mexico and various other states constitutes an important body of material for the development of international adjudication. The revolutionary disturbances in Mexico between 1910 and 1920 resulted in considerable damage to aliens. On July 14, 1921, the Mexican Government by a circular letter announced its willingness to conclude claims conventions for the purpose of indemnifying such aliens. Six such claims conventions were concluded with the following governments: United States, France, Germany, Great Britain, Spain, and Italy.