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Morris: The Conflict of Laws 9th Edition

Morris: The Conflict of Laws 9th Edition

Author: David McClean; Veronica Ruiz Abou-Nigm
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
ISBN: 9780414038165

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780414023024
Published In: July 2016
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Morris: The Conflict of Laws,now in its ninth edition, is one of the leading titles on the conflict of laws, covering all branches of private international law. It is unparalleled in breadth of scope and wealth of detail.

The work explains the fundamental principles of the subject and how the law works in practice. The authors' encourage critical thinking by getting readers to think about the issues which concern the working of the conflict of laws as a whole, its theoretical basis and methodology.

The ninth edition has been fully revised to incorporate the many developments in the field. Features of the new edition include:-

an expanded treatment of jurisdiction, now incorporating material on the practical issues in international litigation
a full treatment of the Brussels I bis Regulation
incorporation of the growing number of decisions on the interpretation of the Rome Regulations on choice of law in respect of contractual and non-contractual obligations
material on the conflict of laws implications of the introduction of same-sex marriage in England and elsewhere
a re-ordered treatment of matrimonial property and the financial consequences of divorce
an account of the changes in the English understanding of habitual residence, especially that of a child

Introduction to the Conflict of Laws

Personal Connecting Factors

Exclusion of Foreign Law

Jurisdiction: Principles and European Rules

Jurisdiction: the Traditional English Rules

Sovereign and Diplomatic Immunity

Foreign Judgments

Foreign Arbitral Awards

Marriage

Matrimonial Causes

Children: guardianship and care

Children: legitimacy, legitimation and adoption