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Conflict of Laws exam question: "Renvoi is a doctrine that promises

The question (12 marks)

"Renvoi is a doctrine that promises uniformity and cannot deliver it." Explain single and total renvoi with decided cases, and critically evaluate the doctrine. (12 marks)

MU Module I, renvoi; pack ch. 01 §6.

Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.

It tests Unit 1 · Introduction and Stages of Analysis in Private International Law of Conflict of Laws.

Authorities you will need

  • Forgo
  • Re Ross
  • Collier v. Rivaz
  • Re Annesley
  • NTPC v. Singer Company
  • Rome Convention 1980, art. 15

How an answer is marked

A full-marks answer names the issue in one line, states the rule with its section, cites the authority, applies it to these facts and concludes — in that order. The app's model answer for this question is written in exactly that shape, with a checklist to mark your own attempt against.