International Conflict of Laws: Master the Complexities of Cross-Border Disputes

Question 1

In the context of U.S. courts, which of the following is NOT a valid method for establishing personal jurisdiction over foreign defendants?

Accepted Answer

Entry of default judgment

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Proper service of process within the United States

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Compliance with constitutional due process requirements

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Application of long-arm statutes

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a common approach to resolving conflicts of laws in international cases?

Accepted Answer

Alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation or conciliation

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Territorial analysis

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Choice of law rules

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Recognition of foreign judgments

Question 3

According to the Restatement (Second) of Conflict of Laws, which of the following is the primary rule for choosing the governing law for a tort action?

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The place where the injury occurred

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The place where the defendant's conduct occurred

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The place where the plaintiff was domiciled at the time of the injury

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The place where the defendant is domiciled at the time of the injury

Question 4

Which of the following is a valid defense to a claim for tortious interference with a contract based on the privilege of fair competition?

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The defendant's conduct was motivated by a desire to protect their own business interests

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The defendant's conduct was not intentionally designed to harm the plaintiff

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The plaintiff failed to prove that they suffered any actual damages

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The contract between the plaintiff and the third party was illegal

Question 5

Which of the following is a valid defense to a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?

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The defendant reasonably believed that their conduct was legal

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The defendant did not know that their conduct was illegal

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The defendant made the misrepresentation in good faith

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The defendant's conduct did not result in any actual harm

Question 6

Under the Hague Convention on the Service of Process, which of the following is **not** a requirement for service of process on a defendant located in a foreign country?

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The request for service must be translated into the language of the court where the action is pending

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The request for service must be made through a central authority

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The request for service must be in writing

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The request for service must be accompanied by a copy of the complaint and summons

Question 7

A court might refuse to recognize a foreign judgment if it violates the forum court's fundamental principles of justice. This is known as the:

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Public policy exception

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Jurisdictional defect

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Fraudulent judgment exception

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Excessive award exception

Question 8

Explain the significance of the Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in resolving international conflict of laws challenges.

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It establishes a framework for recognizing and enforcing foreign judgments, ensuring predictability in cross-border disputes.

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It applies to judgments from countries that are not signatories to the Convention.

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Foreign judgments must be enforced without reviewing the merits of the case under the Convention.

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The United States is not legally bound by the Convention's provisions.

Question 9

Which of the following choice-of-law principles applies the law of the place where a contract was made?

Accepted Answer

Lex loci contractus

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Lex loci delicti

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Lex fori

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Lex domicilii

Question 10

Which of the following is a type of international dispute resolution that emphasizes negotiation and compromise?

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Mediation

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Litigation

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Arbitration

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Adjudication

Question 11

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of conflict of laws that preserves national sovereignty?

Accepted Answer

Respect for sovereignty

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Comity

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Lex loci delicti

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Forum shopping

Question 12

In a tort case involving a foreign defendant, which choice of law rule is most likely to be applied by a US court?

Accepted Answer

Lex loci delicti (the law of the place where the tort occurred)

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Lex fori (the law of the forum court)

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Most significant relationship test

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Comparative impairment test

Question 13

Which of the following is **not** a recognized basis for jurisdiction under the Restatement (Second) of Conflict of Laws?

Accepted Answer

Nationality

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Presence

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Domicile

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Consent

Question 14

Which choice of law approach gives the **most deference** to the forum's own law?

Accepted Answer

Lex fori

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Interest analysis

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Governmental interest analysis

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Most significant relationship

Question 15

In a conflict of laws case involving a tort claim, which of the following factors would **not be considered** under the most significant relationship test?

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Law of the forum

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Place of the injury

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Domicile of the parties

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Public policy of the forum

Question 16

Which of the following is **not** a type of conflict of laws issue?

Accepted Answer

Statute of limitations

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Choice of law

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Jurisdiction

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Recognition of foreign judgments

Question 17

In international disputes, how does the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment limit the exercise of personal jurisdiction over non-resident defendants?

Accepted Answer

It requires that defendants have sufficient minimum contacts with the forum state.

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It prohibits the exercise of jurisdiction over non-resident defendants.

Question 18

Which of the following factors is NOT considered by courts when applying the doctrine of forum non conveniens?

Accepted Answer

The availability of more favorable laws in the alternative forum

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The cost of litigation in the proposed forum

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The convenience of the parties

Question 19

The Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments applies to judgments rendered in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Countries that are signatories to the Convention

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Countries with reciprocal recognition agreements

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Countries with common law systems

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Countries that are members of the United Nations

Question 20

The doctrine of substantial similarity provides that a foreign judgment will be recognized and enforced if:

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It is essentially similar to a judgment that would have been rendered in the forum court

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It is based on the same evidence as a judgment that would have been rendered in the forum court

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It is identical to a judgment that would have been rendered in the forum court

Question 21

The doctrine of forum selection clauses states that:

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Parties can agree in advance to submit disputes to a specific court or forum

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Courts must enforce forum selection clauses without exception

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Forum selection clauses are always binding on parties

Question 22

In a breach of contract case, which choice of law approach is most likely to result in the application of the law of the place where the contract was entered into?

Accepted Answer

Lex loci contractus

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Lex domicilii

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Lex situs

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Lex fori

Question 23

Which of the following is not a fundamental requirement for recognizing and enforcing a foreign judgment in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The judgment must be based solely on natural justice principles.

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The defendant must have been properly served with legal process.

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The judgment must not violate fundamental American public policy principles.

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The judgment must be final and conclusive in the foreign jurisdiction.

Question 24

When determining whether a court can exercise personal jurisdiction over a defendant who is not physically present within the forum state, which of the following is a crucial factor?

Accepted Answer

The defendant's substantial contacts with the forum state

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The nature of the plaintiff's claims

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The defendant's citizenship or nationality

Question 25

Which of the following is a recognized exception to the general rule that a court cannot assert jurisdiction over a non-resident defendant who is not physically present within the forum state?

Accepted Answer

Long-arm statute

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Lis pendens

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Act of state doctrine

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Forum non conveniens

Question 26

What is a primary objective of the Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters?

Accepted Answer

To simplify the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, minimizing the need for relitigation

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To eliminate the need for personal jurisdiction over defendants

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To establish uniform choice of law rules across jurisdictions

Question 27

Which of the following is not a type of international tribunal?

Accepted Answer

Mediation panel

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Permanent Court of Arbitration

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International Court of Justice

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International Criminal Court

Question 28

What is a fundamental distinction between international and domestic law?

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International law is predominantly based on custom and treaties, rather than solely on legislation.

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International law always takes precedence over domestic law.

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International law is exclusively applicable to nation-states.

Question 29

Which theory of choice of law emphasizes applying the law that best aligns with the objectives and values of the relevant legal system?

Accepted Answer

Interest analysis

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Most significant relationship

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Renvoi

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Lex fori

Question 30

Under which circumstances is a court most likely to recognize and enforce a foreign judgment?

Accepted Answer

When the foreign court had jurisdiction over both the parties and the subject matter of the case

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When the foreign judgment is incompatible with the public policy of the forum court

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When the foreign court failed to provide the defendant with fair and due legal process

Question 31

Which international convention governs the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards?

Accepted Answer

New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards

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Brussels Convention on Jurisdiction and Enforcement

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Hague Convention on the Choice of Court Agreements

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Convention on the Service of Documents

Question 32

Which of the following factors is considered when evaluating whether a foreign law violates the public policy of the forum court?

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Fundamental principles of justice

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Political alliances of the forum court

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Religious beliefs of the forum court

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Economic interests of the forum court

Question 33

Which type of international conflict of laws issue commonly arises in family law matters?

Accepted Answer

Child custody

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Contract disputes

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Property disputes

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Torts

Question 34

Which challenge do courts commonly face when resolving international conflict of laws cases?

Accepted Answer

Differences in legal systems

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Language barriers

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Cultural differences

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Political differences

Question 35

In an international tort case, the general rule for determining the applicable law is:

Accepted Answer

The law of the place where the tort occurred

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The law of the forum

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The law of the country where the defendant is domiciled

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The law of the country where the plaintiff is domiciled

Question 36

Which of the following is a way to avoid conflicts of laws in international contracts?

Accepted Answer

Including a choice of law provision in the contract

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Avoiding the use of foreign parties in the contract

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Negotiating the terms of the contract orally

Question 37

In a conflict of laws case involving a contract dispute, which of the following factors is typically NOT considered when determining the choice of law?

Accepted Answer

The nationality of the parties

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The intention of the parties

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The subject matter of the contract

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The place of performance of the contract

Question 38

In an international tort case, which of the following theories of liability is generally applied when the defendant's conduct occurred in one country but the plaintiff's injury occurred in another?

Accepted Answer

Lex loci delicti

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Lex domicilii

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Lex fori

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Lex contractus

Question 39

Which of the following international conventions governs the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards?

Accepted Answer

New York Convention

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Montreal Convention

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Geneva Convention

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Hague Convention

Question 40

In a case involving a conflict of laws between two states with different statutes of limitations, which of the following doctrines is most likely to be applied?

Accepted Answer

Borrowing statute

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Renvoi

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Estoppel

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Laches

Question 41

What is a potential limitation of applying traditional conflict of laws rules to international cases?

Accepted Answer

They may fail to consider the unique characteristics of cross-border disputes.

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They are overly complex and difficult to apply.

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They are inherently biased in favor of the forum state.

Question 42

When determining whether to apply the doctrine of act of state, which of the following factors do courts consider?

Accepted Answer

The significance of the foreign government's interest involved

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The personal jurisdiction of the court over the parties

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The statute of limitations applicable to the case

Question 43

What is a key principle of the Hague Convention on the Choice of Law Applicable to Contracts for the International Sale of Goods?

Accepted Answer

The parties to a contract may choose the law that governs their agreement.

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The law of the seller's country always applies.

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The law of the buyer's country always applies.

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of international arbitration?

Accepted Answer

It is not binding on the parties.

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It is flexible and adaptable to the needs of the parties.

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It is enforceable in most countries that have adopted the New York Convention.

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It is a confidential process.

Question 45

Which international agreement governs the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards?

Accepted Answer

The New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards

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The Hague Convention on the Choice of Law Applicable to Contracts for the International Sale of Goods

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The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties

Question 46

What is the general rule for determining the applicable law to a contract?

Accepted Answer

Lex loci contractus

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Lex causae

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Lex fori

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Lex domicilii

Question 47

In corporate law, who is a shareholder?

Accepted Answer

An individual or entity that owns shares in a corporation.

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A person or entity that is owed money by a corporation.

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A person who purchases goods or services from a corporation.

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A person who works for a corporation.

Question 48

In international conflict of laws, what does the principle of 'comity' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Courts' willingness to respect the laws and judicial decisions of other jurisdictions.

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The requirement that all nations follow the same legal system.

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The process of translating legal documents from one language to another.

Question 49

A U.S. company and a French company sign a contract for the sale of goods, specifying that disputes will be resolved in a French court. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The parties have agreed to submit to the jurisdiction of the French court.

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The U.S. company can only be sued in the U.S.

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The French court will automatically have jurisdiction over the dispute.

Question 50

The 'lex loci contractus' rule, a choice of law rule, is primarily used to determine the governing law for:

Accepted Answer

Contracts.

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Property disputes.

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Torts (civil wrongs).

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Family law matters.

Question 51

A U.S. court is deciding a case about a car accident that happened in Canada. A U.S. citizen is the plaintiff, and a Canadian citizen is the defendant. The court is using the 'most significant relationship' test. Which factor is likely most crucial in determining the applicable law?

Accepted Answer

The place where the accident occurred (Canada).

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The location of the court (U.S.).

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The nationality of the defendant (Canadian).

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The nationality of the plaintiff (U.S.).

Question 52

When a U.S. court decides whether to enforce a foreign judgment, which factor is NOT typically considered?

Accepted Answer

The political relationship between the involved countries.

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Whether the foreign judgment was obtained fairly (due process).

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Whether the foreign court had jurisdiction over the defendant.

Question 53

A U.S. company is sued in a British court for breach of contract. The company claims the British court lacks jurisdiction. What is the most likely outcome?

Accepted Answer

The British court will decide whether it has jurisdiction based on the specific facts of the case.

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The British court will automatically dismiss the case due to lack of jurisdiction.

Question 54

What is the 'renvoi' doctrine in international law?

Accepted Answer

A situation where a court applies the law of another jurisdiction, which in turn refers the court back to the original jurisdiction, creating a 'referral back' situation.

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The process of translating foreign legal documents.