Dicey & Morris: The Conflict of Laws 14th ed: Volumes 1 & 2

Wildy's Book of the Month - October 2006

First published in 1896, Dicey, Morris & Collins on the Conflict of Laws is renowned worldwide as the foremost authority on private international law. It explains the rules, principles and practice which determine how the law of England and Wales relates to other legal systems.

Explanation of each rule is followed by comment, and illustration by detailed reference to case law, ensuring it remains an in-depth but accessible research tool. It provides definitive reference for all practitioners concerned with issues such as contracts made or performed in other jurisdictions or with foreign parties, property situated overseas, disputes relating to torts committed abroad or committed by foreign parties, and personal and family matters involving people in other jurisdictions.

• The 1st Supplement will be published in December 2007
• Completely revised and updated to include analysis of all the key legislation and cases since the last edition
• Deals with the impact of the Civil Procedure Rules on private international law
• Includes analysis of judicial decisions from common law jurisdictions as well as detailed consideration of international conventions and EU materials
• Supplemented annually to stay up to date with developments in legislation and case law