Subjects:

Irish Law

Contents:

The Historical Background.

Ireland and the Conflict of Laws.

Characterisiation.

The "Incidental Question".

Renvoi. Domicile and other Connecting Factors.

Proof of Foreign Law.

Jurisdiction.

Exclusion of a Foreign Law.

Monogamy & Polygamy.

Marriage Validity & Annulment.

Divorce.

Divorce a mensa et thora and Restitution of Conjugal Rights.

Maintenance Entitlements.

Minority. Legitimacy & Legitimation.

Adoption.

Mental Incompetency.

Movable & Immovable Property.

Immovables: Jurisdiction.

Immovables: Choice of Law.

Family Property.

Succession.

Administration of Estates.

Bankruptcy.

Companies.

Negotiable Instruments.

Transfer of Choses in Possession.

Assignment of Choses in Action.

Trusts.

Contracts.

Torts.

Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Arbitrations.

Substance and Procedure.

Security for Costs.

Restitution.

This new edition of William Binchy's definitive work on Private International Law is substantially revised, expanded and updated to include all the developments of the past seventeen years, including the relevant international conventions and instruments.

The book is divided into 36 chapters covering the entire area of Private International Law as governed by custom, convention and legislation.