Private International Law

by David Hill

Overview

EU law has greatly influenced national law in Scotland, the UK and the rest of Europe. As a result, private international law is an essential area of study and of increasing importance to lawyers throughout the EU. Private International Law Essentials is the concise guide to private international law that you need, whether you're studying, revising or a practicing lawyer looking for a summary the law in UK jurisdictions. David Hill looks at the key elements and issues of private international law, as well as the statutes and Conventions (e.g. Brussels, Lugano) and EU Regulations applying throughout the UK.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845862343
Publisher:	Edinburgh University Press
Publication date:	10/31/2014
Series:	Edinburgh Law Essentials
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	5.43(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

David Hill is Lecturer in Law at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.

Table of Contents

Table of Cases; Table of Legislation; Introduction; Personal Connecting Factors; Jurisdiction in Civil and Commercial Matters; Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Decrees; Choice of Law in Contract; Choice of Law in Non-Contractual Obligations; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Divorce and Dissolution; The Proprietary Consequences of Marriage and Divorce; Maintenance; Children; Property; Succession; Index.