Conflicts of Law
/ˈkɒnflɪkts əv lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal doctrine addressing which jurisdiction's laws apply when multiple jurisdictions are involved in a dispute.
The court applied conflicts of law to determine which state's statute governed the contract dispute.
- (n.) Rules used to resolve inconsistencies between laws of different jurisdictions concerning the same legal issue.
Conflicts of law rules help decide whether to apply federal or state regulations in a case.
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Commentary
Conflicts of law primarily arise in private international and interstate disputes; careful drafting can limit jurisdictional ambiguity.
This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.