Cases and Materials on Private International Law

Introduction. Domicile and habitual residence. Proof of foreign law. The exclusion of foreign law. Jurisdiction of the English court. Sovereign immunity. Jurisdiction in actions in personam. Jurisdiction to stay actions. Foreign judgments and arbitration. Foreign judgments in personam. Arbitration. Family Law. Marriage. Matrimonial causes. Financial relief. Guardianship and custody of minors. Legitimacy, legitimation and adoption. Law of obligations. Contracts. Tort. Foreign currency obligations. Law of property. Immovables. Transfer of tangible movables. Government seizure of property. Administration of estates. Succession. Effect of marriage on movables. Law of procedure. Substance and procedure. General considerations. Renvoi. Characterisation. The incidental question. The time factor. Statutes and the conflict of laws. American methods for choice of law.