Conflict of Laws

Introduction

What is a Conflict?

History and Sources of Conflict of Laws

Three Subdivisions of the Subject

Domicile

Jurisdiction - In General

In Personam

In Rem

Quasi In Rem

Incidental Issues/Jurisdiction - Court Competence

Notice

Forum Non Convenience

Transfer/Federal Courts

Party Choice

Choice of Law - In General

"Foreign" Causes of Action

"Foreign" Causes of Action (cont.)

Three Choice Methodologies

Vested Rights Choice/Tort and Contract

"Escape" Devices

Most Significant Relationship/Tort

Governmental Interest Analysis/Tort

Choice of Laws/Contract

Statutes of Frauds

Usury

Worker's Compensation Awards

Property (Immovable and Movable)

Trusts, Successions, Wills, and Estates

Agency

Partnerships

Corporations

Domestic Relations Law

Recognition of Judgements - Foreign Country Judgements/Comity

Domestic Judgements/Full Faith and Credit

Review of Judgements

Defenses to Recognition and Enforcement

Federal/State (Erie) Problems

Constitutional Limits on Choice of Law

International Conflicts

Synopsis

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