CONFLICTS OF LAW MIDTERMS (POINTERS)

I.
1. What is the doctrine of forum on non conveniens? Explain and give example.
The doctrine of forum of non conveniens states that even if the court assumes
jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter, it may decline to try the case on
the ground that the controversy may be more suitably tried elesewhere.
An example is the celebrated union carbide case in Bhopal, India wherein thousands
of residents of Bhopal, India filed suit for damages in a New York Court as a result of
a large scale accident in a chemical plant of Union carbide in Bhopal which
sustained a ruling of the District Court of New York dismissing the suit on the ground
of forum non conveniens.
2. Similarities and difference between article 15 and 16 of Civil Code of that of
the US.

II.
1. Problem on testamentary succession.
III.
1. Renvoi doctrine and its classification
2. Characterization; pressumed identity approach
3. Bill of Rights

etc.

IV.
1. Theories of doctrines commonly used by Philippine courts in acquiring
jurisdiction
2. Those used by foreign courts

V.
What legal doctrines and international laws did China violate by not recognizing
the award or decisions of the permanent court of arbitration. Discuss
comprehensively in not less than 2 pages of your booklet.