Publisher's Synopsis
This is the first book in Europe dealing in a joint manner with the issue of application of foreign law, both by judicial and non-judicial authorities, in the European Union. It provides a very relevant and exhaustive analysis and will be a highly useful tool for all legal practitioners - lawyers, judges, notaries, land registries, academics, ministry officials, public servants, prosecutors etc. - from the European Union and abroad. Application of Foreign Law offers a detailed analysis of the solutions provided by the respective legal systems in every EU Member State and their treatment by case law. The book is a general comparative study, rendering a comprehensive overview of the existing situation in Europe and includes informative national reports from all 27 EU Member States. It also contains a proposal of some basic principles for a future European instrument.
