The third edition of the highly regarded book, Private International Law in Australia, provides a clear and comprehensive analysis of the principles of private international law and the methods by which such principles are applied to cross-border legal problems throughout Australia.
Important recent developments in Australian private international law are discussed, together with legislative reforms and significant decisions, particularly of Australian courts. A new chapter on corporate insolvency has been added in this edition.
The book provides an in-depth examination of the following subjects:
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introduction to private international law
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jurisdiction and judgments
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international arbitration
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choice of law
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international family law
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choice of law for obligations
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choice of property law
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international company law
An understanding of the fundamental concepts in private international law is becoming increasingly important in legal practice, and the accessible style of this text makes it invaluable to both students and practitioners.
By:
R Mortensen,
R Garnett,
M Keyes
Imprint: LexisNexis Butterworths Australia
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: 3rd edition
ISBN: 9780409338881
ISBN 10: 0409338885
Publication Date: 30 April 2015
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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College/higher education
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Undergraduate
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Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Part 1 Introduction to Private International Law 1 Scope, Development and Purpose Part 2 Jurisdiction and Judgments 2 Personal Jurisdiction 3 Jurisdiction: Exceptions and Immunities 4 Restraints on Proceedings 5 The Effect of Foreign and Interstate Judgments 6 International Arbitration Part 3 Choice of Law Method 7 Choice of Law Method 1: The General Part 8 Choice of Law Method 2: Complications and Exceptions 9 Proof of Foreign Law 10 Personal Connections 11 Constitutional Limits on Choice of Law 12 Statutes Part 4 International Family Law 13 Marriage Validity 14 Separation, Dissolution and Annulment of Marriage 15 Parenting and Custody of Children 16 Property and Maintenance Part 5 Choice of Obligations Law 17 Contracts 18 Torts Part 6 Choice of Property Law 19 The Location and Classification of Property 20 Transfer of Property between Living and Corporate Persons 21 Succession to Property on Death Part 7 International Company Law 22 International Company Law 23 Corporate Insolvency