COMPLETE SUMMARY LAWS2018/LAWS5017 Private International Law (DISTINCTION)

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This is a complete summary of the content for Private International Law. They helped me achieve a distinction in the subject. These notes are sourced from cases, statute and supplemented by lecture slides. These notes are very helpful to condense the wealth of information in this course in an easy-to-consult summary, which is crucial for high-pressure, in-person exam situations. They're perfect to use for both the midsem and final. NOTE that if you are looking for more visual and concise scaffolds, please consult my LAWS2018 Complete Scaffolds. Topics covered: MIDSEM - Personal jurisdiction - common law, individuals, companies - Service in NZ and inter-state and inter-territory ("S/T") - Service overseas - Discretionary non-exercise of jurisdiction: Foreign exclusive jurisdiction clauses - Discretionary non-exercise of jurisdiction: Clearly inappropriate forum/forum non conveniens - Discretionary non-exercise of jurisdiction: Clearly inappropriate forum: NZ and S/T - Anti-suit injunctions FINAL - Choice of law: terminology, structure and approach - Choice of law: substance and procedure - Characterisation - Proof of foreign law - Exclusion of foreign law - Choice of law in tort - Choice of law in contract - Mandatory rules and forum statutes - Common law recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments - Statutory registration of foreign judgments (overseas, NZ, S/T)