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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?

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

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

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

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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 (D)</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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Flashcards

Conflict between voluntary law and law of nature

When there's a conflict between a law based on agreement and a natural law, the natural law prevails.

Requirements for law of nature to prevail

The right infringed must be essential, not internal, and fully established to justify applying the law of nature over a voluntary law.

Vattel's maxims of interpretation

When interpreting laws based on agreement, Vattel's maxims provide guidance to ensure consistent application.

Preference for stricter rules

If a less strict rule and a more strict rule conflict, the stricter rule takes priority.

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Preference for recent agreements

When two agreements conflict, the one made more recently takes precedence over the older one.

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Preference for older agreements with different parties

When two agreements made with different parties conflict, the older agreement takes precedence over the newer one.

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Preference for specific laws or conventions

When two laws or agreements conflict, the one that is more specific (or focuses on the actual issue at hand) should be preferred over the more general one.

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Preference for immediate actions

Things that cannot be delayed should be prioritized over things that can be done later.

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Comity Principle

A country's power to apply its laws outside its own territory is based on other countries' decisions, not inherent authority.

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Sovereignty and Jurisdiction

Each nation has complete control over its own territory and laws.

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Who Does a Nation's Law Bind?

A nation's laws apply to property, residents, contracts, and actions taking place within its territory.

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Limits on National Jurisdiction

A state cannot enforce its laws on non-residents or property outside its territory.

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Citizenship and National Law

A nation has the power to bind its own citizens to its laws, even when those citizens are outside the country.

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Residents vs. Citizens

A nation is not obligated to uphold another nation's laws when it concerns citizens who no longer reside there.

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International Law Recognition

The application of a nation's laws within another nation depends on that other nation's explicit or implicit consent.

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Presumption of Acceptance

Courts presume that their government implicitly accepts foreign laws when no explicit laws either affirm or deny their effect.

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Forum's Law Approach

This theory suggests that judges should create new laws that are consistent with the forum's existing laws when resolving disputes.

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National Interest Approach

This theory prioritizes national interests and defers to laws enacted by Congress when conflicts arise.

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Leflar's Better Rule Approach

Judges should choose the law that produces the best outcome in their opinion, even if it means creating a new rule.

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Functional Analysis Theory

Judges should identify the state's interests and create a rule that reconciles them. If there's a conflict, the rule of the state most concerned with the issue is applied.

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Principles of Preference & Universal Justice Theory

Courts should use principles of preference to choose what's considered the 'best rule' based on either international or modern trends.

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Preference for Stricter Standards of Care

When conflicts arise, stricter standards of care are typically preferred.

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Choosing the Best Rule

Courts can look at the best rules from around the world or from modern trends when choosing the right rule.

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Nationality vs. other legal concepts

The concept of nationality is replaced by two new concepts: domicile in common law jurisdictions and habitual residence in civil law jurisdictions.

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What is domicile of origin?

Domicile of origin refers to the domicile of your parents at your birth.

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What is domicile of choice?

Domicile of choice is the place a person chooses to replace their previous domicile.

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What is domicile by operation of law?

Domicile by operation of law applies to minors, assigning them the domicile of their parents or a court-assigned domicile.

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What is Habitual Residence?

Habitual Residence is used in civil law systems to determine legal status, focusing on a person's everyday living location.

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How to change domicile?

A person's domicile remains until they establish a new domicile through physical presence and intent to remain indefinitely.

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Which law applies to personal and intangible property?

The law of the domicile at the time of death controls the disposition of personal and intangible property.

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Which law applies to real property?

The place where real property is located determines which law governs its rights and duties.

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Stream of Commerce and Harm

A company that sells products in many places can be held accountable for harm caused by those products in a specific location, even if the company itself didn't directly cause the harm.

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Purposeful Availment

When a defendant purposefully benefits commercially from their connection with a plaintiff in a specific state, they can't avoid being sued in that state just because the plaintiff has more money.

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Parent Sending Child to Another State

A parent sending their child to live in a state doesn't automatically give that state the right to make legal decisions about the parent.

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Reasonableness of Jurisdiction

A court will consider several factors when deciding if it's fair to hear a case, including how inconvenient it would be for the defendant and whether the plaintiff has a strong connection to the court's location.

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Inconvenience for Defendant

When determining if it's fair to hear a case in a specific state, a court will consider how inconvenient it would be for the defendant, among other factors.

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Commercial Benefit and Wealth

A defendant who benefits commercially from their connection to a plaintiff in a specific state can't escape being sued in that state just because the plaintiff has more resources.

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Sliding Scale of Reasonableness

The court determines whether it's fair to hear a case in a certain place based on a sliding scale, considering various factors like the defendant's connection to the state and any potential burdens.

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Challenging Jurisdiction

The defendant must show that a court location is not just inconvenient but extremely difficult and unfair, creating a significant disadvantage compared to the plaintiff.

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Contractual Jurisdiction

A legal principle that allows parties to a contract to agree on the jurisdiction where any disputes arising from the contract will be resolved.

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Prorogation

A contractual clause that gives a court jurisdiction it wouldn't have otherwise had. For example, parties might agree that any disputes will be heard in a specific state's court.

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Derogation

A contractual clause that removes jurisdiction from a court that would have had it otherwise. For example, parties might agree not to sue each other in certain courts.

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Hague Convention

A treaty that sets standards for serving legal documents on parties located in different countries. It aims to ensure that foreign defendants receive proper notice of lawsuits.

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Hague Convention Usage

The Hague Convention doesn't dictate when to use it. If a state's internal laws allow alternative service methods, those methods can be used.

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How to satisfy Due Process internationally?

Due Process of Law in International Disputes

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Personal Jurisdiction

A court's authority to hear a case based on the defendant's connection to the state where the court is located.

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Modern Personal Jurisdiction

The modern approach to personal jurisdiction is based on fairness and state interests. It replaces the classical requirement of physical service on the defendant.

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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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Test your knowledge of important legal principles, including conflict of laws, the doctrine of just war, and Vatel's maxims of interpretation. This quiz covers various aspects of legal interpretations and the precedence of treaties. Dive into the complexities of legal frameworks and enhance your understanding of law.

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