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Conflict of Laws exam question: Write a note on connecting factors

The question (6 marks)

Write a note on connecting factors in the conflict of laws. What can go wrong in selecting and interpreting them? (6 marks)

MU Module I, connecting factors; pack ch. 01 §5.

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

  • Rome Convention 1980, art. 19
  • De Nicols v. Curlier
  • Forgo
  • R. Vishwanathan v. Syed Abdul Wajid

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.