Lex Loci
/lɛks ˈloʊsaɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) The law of the place where the event occurred, often used to determine applicable law in conflicts of law cases.
The court applied the lex loci contractus to determine which jurisdiction's law governed the agreement.
- (n.) A principle identifying the law governing property based on its location, especially in real property disputes.
Ownership rights were decided according to the lex loci rei sitae.
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- lex loci
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Commentary
Lex loci is a foundational conflicts of law doctrine; specifying the precise variant (e.g., lex loci contractus for contracts or lex loci delicti for torts) often clarifies the application.
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