FREE IL Bar Conflict of Laws Questions and Answers

Question 1

How does Illinois handle conflicts in cases involving corporate internal affairs?

Accepted Answer

By applying the law of the state of incorporation

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By applying the law of the state where the company’s main office is located

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By applying the law of the forum state

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By applying federal law

Question 2

What rule does Illinois follow for determining the applicable law in a case involving personal property?

Accepted Answer

Lex situs (law of the location of the property)

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Lex loci delicti (law of the place where the injury occurred)

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The law of the plaintiff’s residence

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Lex loci contractus (law of the place of contract formation)

Question 3

What is the “renvoi” doctrine, and how is it treated in Illinois?

Accepted Answer

The process of applying another state’s entire law, including its choice-of-law rules

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A rule for resolving jurisdictional disputes

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The process of automatically applying forum law

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A method for determining punitive damages

Question 4

What approach does Illinois follow for tort conflicts in determining the applicable law?

Accepted Answer

Significant relationship test

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Lex loci delicti (law of the place where the tort occurred)

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Governmental interest analysis

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Forum non conveniens

Question 5

What is the "choice of law" principle in conflict of laws?

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The decision on which jurisdiction’s laws should apply in a dispute

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The selection of the court where the case is filed

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The determination of which party is liable

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The rule for appealing a decision