Beschreibung:
With commentaries by an international collection of leading judges, this accessible and clearly-structured book includes examinations of public and private law in its discussion about access to foreign laws and looks at the practice across the globe.
Introduction 1. Setting the Scene 2. A Quick Glance at Seven Jurisdictions 3. When Should Such Dialogue Take Place? 4. Dangers and Obstacles to the Use of Foreign Law 5. Mental Disposition as a Factor Impeding Recourse to Foreign Law 6. Conclusions. Postscript. Judicial Commentaries