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Which principle asserts that the law or treaty which forbids takes precedence over one that merely permits?

  • Affirmative law precedence
  • Delay principle
  • Vattel's maxim of interpretation (correct)
  • Conflict of interest principle

    • In the case of conflicting laws concluded between the same parties, what determines which law takes precedence?

  • The older law
  • The more ancient treaty
  • The law that is less general
  • The more recent law (correct)

    • How should laws be interpreted when two affirmative laws conflict?

  • The law that complements should take precedence
  • The more recent law claims preference (correct)
  • The most ambiguous law should be discarded
  • The law with a broader scope prevails

    • Which of the following statements about the law's circumstances is true?

    <p>Urgent matters should be prioritized over those that can wait</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the concept of just war in the context of law of nature prevailing over voluntary law?

    <p>Military actions that meet necessary external criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Vatel's maxims of interpretation?

    <p>To ensure uniform and consistent rules and judgments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which condition do older treaties claim preference when conflicts arise?

    <p>When made with different powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sources explicitly states Congress's power regarding piracy and felonies on the high seas?

    <p>U.S. Constitution, Art.I §8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept used in common law jurisdictions to describe a person's legal status of residence?

    <p>Domicile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of domicile refers to the residence associated with a person's parents at the time of that person's birth?

    <p>Domicile of origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a person demonstrate to obtain a new domicile according to common law?

    <p>Physical presence and intent to remain indefinitely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of domicile is assigned to a minor by the court or is linked to the domicile of their parents?

    <p>Domicile by operation of law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of law typically governs personal and intangible property at the time of a person's death?

    <p>Law of the domicile at the time of death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle governs the location-based law applicable to rights and duties regarding real property?

    <p>Situs rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is habitual residence defined in the context of civil law jurisdictions?

    <p>Place where a person resides with the intent to remain indefinitely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the determining factor for retaining a former domicile when moving to a new location?

    <p>Intent to remain indefinitely at the new location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the modern approach to serving foreign defendants as discussed in the context of Schlunk?

    <p>Jurisdiction can be established through state interests rather than personal service.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'prorogation' refer to in the context of jurisdiction?

    <p>Allowing parties to establish jurisdiction for a court that would not have it otherwise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is essential to determine if due process is satisfied in an international context?

    <p>The means by which service is executed, whether personally or substituted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Hague Convention in relation to serving foreign defendants?

    <p>It requires that transmittal abroad is only necessary if the forum law mandates it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'derogation' mean concerning jurisdiction according to the content?

    <p>Removing jurisdiction from a court that would normally have it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario would the Hague Convention not need to be followed when serving a foreign defendant?

    <p>If the internal law allows for alternative methods of service.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary focus when determining personal jurisdiction over foreign defendants?

    <p>The connections the defendant has with the state where the court is located.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How have the requirements for personal jurisdiction evolved according to the content?

    <p>They have adapted to place more emphasis on state interests rather than physical presence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Comity Principle primarily rely on for its authority in applying laws outside of a country's own territory?

    <p>Respect and public policy from other countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the sovereignty of nations according to the Comity Principle?

    <p>Every nation possesses exclusive sovereignty within its own territory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the Comity Principle, which of the following statements about binding laws is correct?

    <p>A nation can bind its own residents to its laws even when they are abroad.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when citizens of a nation are no longer residing there, according to the Comity Principle?

    <p>The host country can disregard contrary laws of the citizen's home nation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a necessary condition for a conflict of laws to arise?

    <p>Absence of explicit laws affirming or denying foreign laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the absence of explicit laws regarding foreign laws, what do courts typically presume?

    <p>The government has tacitly accepted foreign laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the reasons for recognizing foreign official actions under the Doctrine of Comity?

    <p>There are non-legal reasons for recognizing foreign actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of consent in the application of one nation's laws in another nation?

    <p>Consent can be implicit or explicit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of Leflar's Better Rule Approach?

    <p>To choose the law that produces the best outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Mehren's and Trautman's Functional Analysis Theory, what is the initial task for a judge?

    <p>To identify and construct a regulating rule from state interests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cavers' Principles of Preference entail regarding the selection of rules?

    <p>Judges should apply universal justice by choosing the best rule from global standards or trends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cases of conflicting state interests according to Mehren's and Trautman's theory, what should the judge do?

    <p>Apply the rule of the state that is predominantly concerned.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement describes judges' responsibilities in both Leflar's and Mehren's theories?

    <p>Judges are responsible for constructing law based on situational outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Leflar's approach, what is emphasized as the most significant factor in choosing the law?

    <p>The potential for the law to produce the best outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of Cavers' Principles of Preference in relation to judicial decisions?

    <p>Judges can choose the best rule based on modern trends and universal standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'judicial supremacy' imply in the context of these theories?

    <p>Judges have the final authority to interpret laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a defendant demonstrate to successfully challenge the reasonableness of jurisdiction?

    <p>The forum is so inconvenient that it presents a severe disadvantage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Justice Brannan establish concerning commercial benefits derived from affiliation with a person in the forum?

    <p>Defendants cannot defeat jurisdiction based solely on the plaintiff’s greater wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which case established that sending a child to live in a state does not create sufficient minimum contacts?

    <p>Kulko v. Superior Court of California</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept explains that a company can be held responsible in a state where a product it sold caused harm?

    <p>Stream of commerce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of jurisdiction, what does 'purposeful availment' specifically refer to?

    <p>A defendant actively engaging in business transactions within a state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for the exercise of personal jurisdiction over a defendant?

    <p>The defendant must have sufficient minimum contacts with the forum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which standard must a defendant meet to overturn the reasonableness of jurisdiction?

    <p>Demonstrating grave inconvenience compared to the plaintiff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect is NOT included in Justice Brennan's considerations regarding reasonableness and jurisdiction?

    <p>The financial resources of the plaintiff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Conflict of Laws

    • This is a course titled "Conflict of Laws," taught by Professor Macleod in Fall 2024
    • Topics covered include different modules:
      • Module 1: The Basic Problem and Different Solutions
      • Module 2: Domicile and Jurisdiction
      • Module 3: Foreign Judgments
      • Module 4: Conflicts in Particular Areas of Private Law (including Torts I, II, Contracts, Real Property, Personal Property, and Marriage)

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