Private International Law
/ˈpraɪvɪt ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A body of law governing conflicts of laws between different jurisdictions, addressing issues like jurisdiction, choice of law, and recognition of foreign judgments.
Private international law determines which country’s law applies in cross-border disputes.
Forms
- private international law
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Commentary
Often called conflict of laws, private international law is key in resolving transnational legal disputes and involves procedural as well as substantive rules.
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