Autonomy in International Contracts

by Peter Nygh

Overview

This book explores the source and extent of the right of parties to an international contract to make appropriate arrangements for the determination of their legal relationship, primarily by selecting the applicable law, but also by selecting the judicial or arbitral forum. The book focuses on the legal systems of the United States, the Commonwealth jurisdictions and the civil law countries of western and central Europe. This fascinating analysis will be welcomed by practitioners and scholars alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198262701
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	04/29/1999
Series:	Oxford Private International Law Series
Pages:	318
Product dimensions:	9.30(w) x 6.30(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Peter Nygh is an Australian academic and judge. He is Adjunct Professor in Law at the University of New South Wales, Sydney.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. The source of autonomy3. The limits on the exercise of autonomy4. The validity of the choice of law clause5. The implied or tacit choice6. Contract splitting7. The protection of the weaker party8. The contract sans loi9. Mandatory rules10. The interrelationships between choice of law in contract and tort