Conflict of law, also known as private international law, refers to the legal principles used to resolve disputes involving multiple jurisdictions or legal systems. It arises when different laws or legal principles apply to the same situation, such as when parties from different countries are involved in a contract or when a crime occurs across borders. Conflict of law rules determine which jurisdiction’s laws should apply to the dispute and how conflicting laws should be reconciled. These rules may consider factors such as the parties’ domicile, the location of the transaction or occurrence, and the public policy interests of the jurisdictions involved. The goal of conflict of law principles is to provide consistency, predictability, and fairness in resolving disputes that span multiple legal systems.
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