Private International Law in Australia, 4th edition

Private International Law in Australia is an authoritative and accessible analysis of the key principles of private international law

by Reid Mortensen (Author) , Richard Garnett (Author) , Mary Keyes (Author)
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Release Date: December 01, 2018
ISBN/ISSN: 9780409348279

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Private International Law in Australia is highly regarded book 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 in 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 equitable claims and trusts has been added in this edition.

The book provides an in-depth examination of the following subjects:

  • introduction to private international law
  • jurisdiction and judgments
  • international arbitration
  • choice of law
  • international family law
  • choice of law for obligations
  • choice of property law
  • 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.

Features

  • Provides a thorough understanding of core concepts
  • Authoritative, reliable content
  • Aligns with students’ coursework in Australian universities
  • Invaluable resource for practitioners

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Featured Authors

Reid Mortensen
Richard Garnett
Mary Keyes

Reid Mortensen

Reid Mortensen is the Head of School in the School of Law and Justice, University of Southern Queensland. He is General Editor of the journal Legal Ethics, and a member of the Board of the International Association of Legal Ethics. He is also a member of the Queensland Law Society’s Ethics Committee. He researches and has published extensively in the areas of legal ethics and private international law.

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Richard Garnett

Richard Garnett is Professor of Law at Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne and a c-onsultant in international litigation and arbitration.

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Mary Keyes

Mary Keyes is a Professor of Law at Griffith Law School, Griffith University, Queensland and a Lawyer of the Supreme Court of Queensland.

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Table of contents

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 Law for Obligations

 
17 Contracts

 
18 Torts

 
19 Equitable Claims and Trusts

 
Part 6 Choice of Property Law

 
20 The Location and Classification of Property

 
21 Transfer of Property between Living and Corporate Persons

 
22 Succession to Property on Death

 
Part 7 International Company Law

 
23 International Company Law

 
24 Corporate Insolvency
 

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