13 Questions
What is the main purpose of conflict of laws rules?
To indicate the law through which final remedy could be obtained
In what situations does a case contain a foreign element according to Robert Allen Sedler?
When the parties to the dispute are from different states
What does conflict of laws deal with?
Disputes of private nature
What is the nature of conflict of law rules?
It indicates the law through which final remedy could be obtained
Where do conflict problems arise according to the text?
Both at the international and national level
According to Robert Allen Sedler, when does a case contain a foreign element?
When the parties are from different states
What are the three major sub-divisions that conflicts mainly deal with according to the traditional view?
Judicial jurisdiction, choice of law, and recognition of foreign judgments
What does 'jurisdiction' refer to in the context of the text?
The power of a court to entertain a case
Which famous case is associated with the Power Theory (or Territorial Theory)?
Grace V. McArthur
What are the two important facts that give rise to Conflict of laws Problems?
Diversity factor and integration factor
What does the Minimum Contact Theory entail?
That due process requires certain minimum contacts with a territory for a defendant to be subject to a judgment in personam
What is the 'raison d'être' of conflict of laws?
'Raison d'être' refers to the purpose of the existence of conflict of laws
What does 'forum shopping' refer to?
'Forum shopping' is making use of jurisdictional options to affect the outcome of a lawsuit provided that all courts would always apply their own laws.
Learn about conflict of laws with this tutorial notes chapter one on the general introduction. Understand the various names suggested for the subject and how it is defined by experts like Robert Allen Sedler.
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