Lex Causae
/ˈlɛks kaʊˈsiː/
Definitions
- (n.) The law applicable to a particular legal dispute, especially in conflict of laws cases.
The court applied the lex causae to determine which jurisdiction's law governed the contract.
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- lex causae
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Commentary
Lex causae is central in private international law and refers to the substantive law chosen or deemed applicable to resolve a dispute, distinct from procedural or forum law.
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