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Author Nygh, P. E. (Peter Edward)

Title Conflict of laws in Australia / P.E. Nygh, Martin Davies
Edition Seventh edition
Published Chatswood, N.S.W. : LexisNexis Butterworths, 2002

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 WATERFT LAW  KC 2026 Nyg/Col 2002  AVAILABLE
 MELB  KC 2026 Nyg/Col 2002  AVAILABLE
Description xcv, 719 pages ; 25 cm
regular print
Contents Part I. General 1. Introduction to the subject -- 2. Conflicts within Australia -- 3. Theories -- Part II. Procedural 4. Jurisdiction in personam -- 5. Federal jurisdiction -- 6. Cross-vested jurisdiction -- 7. The Inappropriate forum -- 8. State immunity -- Part III. Enforcement of judgments 9. Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments -- 10. Enforcement of overseas judgments by statute -- 11. Enforcement of judgments in Australia -- 12. Arbitration -- Part IV. Choice of law 13. The Personal connecting factor -- 14. The Selection of the lex causae -- 15. Renvoi -- 16. Substance and procedure -- 17. The Proof of foreign law -- 18. The Exclusion of foreign laws and institutions -- Part V. Obligations 19. Contracts -- 20. Negotiable instruments -- 21. International monetary obligations -- 22. Torts -- Part VI. Family law -- 23. The Meaning of marriage -- 24. The Creation of a valid marriage -- 25. Principal relief: dissolution, annulment, declarations and legal separations -- 26. Matrimonial property and financial relief -- 27. The Welfare of children -- 28. The Status of children -- 29. Adoption -- 30. Mental incompetence -- Part VII. Property 31. Preliminary matters -- 32. Transactions between living persons -- 33. Trusts -- Part VIII. Bankruptcy and corporations 34. Bankruptcy -- 35. Corporations -- Part IX. Devolution on death 36. Administration of deceased estates -- 37. Succession
Summary Provides a revised and up to date coverage of important developments in this area of law. Significant new legislation and decisions which have come into effect since the 6th edition are included, and the text continues to cover all Australian jurisdictions
Analysis Conflict of laws
Cases (Law)
Notes Previous ed.: 1995
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Conflict of laws -- Australia.
Author Davies, Martin, 1957-
LC no. 00002331
ISBN 0409314846 :
0409314838 paperback
Other Titles Nygh's conflict of laws in Australia