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The Conflict of Laws
By
C. M. V. Clarkson and Jonathan Hill
Description
* Covers the basic principles of
the conflict of laws in a succinct and approachable style making this
an ideal introductory text
* Explains complex points of law
and terminology clearly and without oversimplification, offering both
an authoritative and accessible approach to a subject which has
changed greatly in recent years
* More headings and subheadings
have improved navigability of the text which is particularly helpful
for revision purposes
New to this edition
* Coverage of recent ECJ
jurisprudence, especially Gasser v Misat, Turner v Grovit and Owusu v
Jackson
* Revision of the marriage section
to take account of Civil Partnership Act 2004
* Full consideration of the new
Brussels II Regulation
* Improved layout structure makes
Conflict of Laws even more accessible to students who are new to the
topic
The area of conflict of laws has
undergone a profound change in recent decades. Much of the subject is
now dominated by international conventions and legislation, rather
than by case law. In practical terms, issues relating to jurisdiction
and the recognition and enforcement of judgments have taken centre
stage and choice of law questions have become of more secondary
importance. These changing emphases in private international law are
fully reflected in this book.
The aim of the book is to provide a
clear, up-to-date account of those topics in private international
law which are covered in typical undergraduate courses. The book
provides a detailed analysis of not only the most important
commercial topics (civil jurisdiction, the recognition and
enforcement of foreign judgments, choice of law in contractual and
non-contractual obligations, and arbitration) but also the most
relevant aspects of family law (marriage, matrimonial causes and
children) and property law. Theoretical issues, introduced to the
reader in the first chapter, are considered in greater detail at the
end of the book.
Previously entitled Jaffey on the
Conflict of Laws the book continues to offer an ideal introduction to
this complex and ever-changing subject.
Readership: Students of
international law.
Authors, editors, and contributors
C. M. V. Clarkson, Professor of
Law, University of Leicester and
Jonathan Hill, Professor of Law,
University of Bristol
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