Conflict of laws /

Hay, Peter, 1935-

Conflict of laws / by Peter Hay, Patrick J. Borchers, Symeon C. Symeonides. - 5th ed. - St. Paul, MN : West, c2010. - xxxii, 1764 p. ; 27 cm. - Hornbook series . - Hornbook series. .

Rev. ed. of: Conflict of laws / by Eugene F. Scoles ... [et al.]. Prev. editions of Hornbook series.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: the subject defined and overview -- The development and current state of approaches to choice of law -- Determining the applicable law -- Domicile -- Basic considerations in personal jurisdiction -- General jurisdiction -- Specific jurisdiction in the contract cases -- Specific jurisdiction in statutory cases -- Special jurisdictional problems -- Limitations on jurisdiction -- Procedure -- Forming domestic relationships -- Marital property -- Dissolution of domestic relationships and its consequences -- Legitimation and adoption -- Torts -- Contracts -- Property -- Succession -- Trusts and powers of appointment -- Probate and administration of estates -- Corporations, winding-up, and bankruptcy -- Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and decrees.

Kept up to date by pocket parts.

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Conflict of laws--United States.

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