Understanding Conflict of LawsThis text provides authoritative & comprehensive explanations of major theories & leading cases covered in Conflict of Laws classes. A family law chapter includes substantial new material on federal legislative responses to the serious problem of child support enforcement. Also available electronically. |
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... apply " foreign law , nor does it enforce a " foreign right . " Rather , it applies forum law ( the only law it can apply ) ; in a case with foreign elements that law , for reasons of fairness and party expectations , may incorporate a ...
... apply " foreign law , nor does it enforce a " foreign right . " Rather , it applies forum law ( the only law it can apply ) ; in a case with foreign elements that law , for reasons of fairness and party expectations , may incorporate a ...
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... apply its own rules concerning the conduct of litigation even when it applies the law of another state to resolve other issues in the case . 2 The reasons for the rule are well known : the forum has a greater interest in the conduct of ...
... apply its own rules concerning the conduct of litigation even when it applies the law of another state to resolve other issues in the case . 2 The reasons for the rule are well known : the forum has a greater interest in the conduct of ...
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... apply the shorter of the foreign or local limitations period . 10 [ d ] Recent Developments The Uniform Conflict of Laws Limitations Act 11 provides that the applicable limitations period should be that set by the state whose substan ...
... apply the shorter of the foreign or local limitations period . 10 [ d ] Recent Developments The Uniform Conflict of Laws Limitations Act 11 provides that the applicable limitations period should be that set by the state whose substan ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
Related Concepts | 9 |
Selecting the Proper Court A Summary | 18 |
Copyright | |
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