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Originally Posted by mura_gadi
Moon Treaty:
This treaty not only disallows sovereign claims over the Moon, but also explicitly excludes any property rights – whether by Governments or private individuals – to any part of the surface, subsurface or natural resources of the Moon. No-one, according to the Moon Treaty, can own the Moon or any part of it. However, unlike the Outer Space Treaty, the Moon Treaty does not enjoy widespread support. It has only 18 parties, and neither the US nor China have signed up.
So, I'd guess that's a fairly empty treaty in regards to mining rights, Luna bases etc.
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-in...im-sovereignty |
Mmmm ok so we buy some Moonland and then sue the vendor for breach of contract relying in part on the Treaty ...however I am not sure about damages...probably only your loss but if Punative Damages I expect one would do very well...
(From Wiki...Punitive damages, or exemplary damages, are damages assessed in order to punish the defendant for outrageous conduct and/or to reform or deter the defendant and others from engaging in conduct similar to that which formed the basis of the lawsuit.[1] Although the purpose of punitive damages is not to compensate the plaintiff, the plaintiff will receive all or some of the punitive damages award.)
AND...Punitive damages are often awarded if compensatory damages are deemed an inadequate remedy. ... Because they are usually paid in excess of the plaintiff's provable injuries, punitive damages are awarded only in special cases, usually under tort law, if the defendant's conduct was egregiously insidious.
I expect as we would be suing for breach of contract and the punitive damages are awarded under Tort Law ( matters where an owed "duty of care" has been breached..say one fell in a hole that should have been covered or with a fence and warning signs)...
NEXT can we bring a class action
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Alex