CCSP · Question #174
The Restatement (Second) Conflict of Law refers to which of the following?
The correct answer is A. The basis for deciding which laws are most appropriate in a situation where conflicting laws exist. The Restatement (Second) of Conflict of Laws provides principles for determining which jurisdiction's laws apply when multiple conflicting laws exist in a legal situation.
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The Restatement (Second) Conflict of Law refers to which of the following?
Options
- AThe basis for deciding which laws are most appropriate in a situation where conflicting laws exist
- BWhen judges restate the law in an opinion
- CHow jurisdictional disputes are settled
- DWhether local or federal laws apply in a situation
How the community answered
(29 responses)- A90% (26)
- B7% (2)
- C3% (1)
Why each option
The Restatement (Second) of Conflict of Laws provides principles for determining which jurisdiction's laws apply when multiple conflicting laws exist in a legal situation.
The Restatement (Second) of Conflict of Laws is a comprehensive legal treatise that sets forth the common law rules for resolving disputes where the laws of more than one jurisdiction could potentially apply, thereby establishing a basis for choosing the appropriate laws.
This refers to judicial opinions, not a specific legal treatise on conflicting laws.
While related to jurisdictional issues, the Restatement specifically addresses which *laws* to apply, rather than the process of settling *jurisdictional disputes* themselves.
This is a specific application of conflict of laws (between state and federal), but the Restatement covers broader conflicts across various jurisdictions.
Concept tested: Legal concepts in conflict of laws
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