CONFLICT OF LAWS

Aug. 13, 2019

SEATWORK

1. Define and explain the terms “Conflict of Laws”.

2. Distinguish Conflict of Law to Public International Law
3. 5 theories why foreign law should be given effect in the Philippines? Explain each.
a. Theory of Comity
b. Theory of vested rights
c. Theory of local law
d. Theory of harmony of laws
e. Theory of justice
4. Be ready to explain the meaning of the following terms:
a. Lex Domicillii
b. Lex Fori
c. Lex Loci
d. Lex Loci Contractus
e. Lex Loci Rei Sitae
f. Lex Situs
g. Lex Loci Actus
h. Lex Loci Celebrationis
i. Lex Loci Solutionis
j. Lex Loci Delicti Commissi
k. Lex Mercatoria
l. Lex Non Scripta
m. Lex Patria
n. Renvoi Doctrine
o. Nationality Theory
p. Domiciliary Theory
q. Long arm statute
r. Forum non Conveniens
s. Locus regit actum
t. Locus delicti

Write in a yellow pad paper. Please submit to the Dean’s Office after the end of the
period today.

Be ready for the recitation covering this seatwork and the first assignment.

Thank you!

Prosecutor Jenifer B. Balleras-Bagay