The conflict of laws / by J.H.C. Morris.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to the conflict of laws -- Personal connecting factors -- The exclusion of foreign law -- Jurisdiction : principles and the European rules -- Jurisdiction : the traditional English rules -- Sovereign and diplomatic immunity -- Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments -- Foreign arbitral awards -- Marriage -- Matrimonial causes -- The care of children and child abduction -- Legitimacy, legitimation and adoption -- Contracts -- Torts -- Property -- Matrimonial property -- Succession and the administration of estates -- Trusts -- The conduct of international litigation -- Some technical problems -- Theories and methods.

This text covers the broad area of private international law. Topics covered in this edition include changes brought about by statute, developments in the European Union and decisions of the English courts.