A Treatise On Private International Law: Or The Conflict Of Laws (1858) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166483159)

A Treatise On Private International Law: Or The Conflict Of Laws (1858) is a comprehensive legal text written by John Westlake. The book covers the complex area of private international law, which deals with legal disputes that involve multiple countries or legal systems. Westlake's work is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of private international law. He begins by defining the scope of the field and discussing its historical development. He then examines the principles of jurisdiction, which determine which courts have the authority to hear a particular case. The book also covers the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, as well as the rules governing choice of law. Westlake explores the various approaches that different legal systems take to resolving conflicts of law, and he offers his own insights and recommendations. Throughout the book, Westlake draws on examples from a wide range of legal systems, including those of England, France, Germany, and the United States. He also considers the impact of international treaties and conventions on private international law. A Treatise On Private International Law: Or The Conflict Of Laws is a seminal work in the field of private international law. It remains an important resource for legal scholars and practitioners today, over 150 years after its initial publication.With Principal Reference To Its Practice In The English And Other Cognate Systems Of Jurisprudence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Westlake
ISBN-10: 1166483150
ISBN-13: 9781166483159
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 432
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d