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Semester 1
International Private Law Ordinary (LAWS08119)
Subject
Law
College
CAHSS
Credits
10
Normal Year Taken
2
Delivery Session Year
2023/2024
Pre-requisites
This course is only open to visiting students who are nominated to study with us on a Law exchange agreement. Exchange students outside of Law and study abroad students are not eligible to enrol on this course, with no exceptions.
Course Summary
The general academic aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the legal issues inherent in situations involving a foreign (ie non-Scottish) element and the basic concepts and principles of Scots international private law. More particularly, attention will be given to the rules which establish when the Scottish courts have jurisdiction in any case involving a foreign element. The course will also consider the applicable law in cases involving international elements heard before a Scottish court and the rules on recognition and enforcement of judgments in certain contexts. The International private law rules in relation to contract; delict; marriage; divorce and nullity; parent and child; property; insolvency; and succession will be covered in this course.
Course Description
Assessment Information
Written Exam 100%, Coursework 0%, Practical Exam 0%
Additional Restrictions
This course is only open to visiting students who are nominated to study with us on a Law exchange agreement. Exchange students outside of Law and study abroad students are not eligible to enrol on this course, with no exceptions.
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