PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW
- Course Code
- LS 2507
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr C Roodt
Pre-requisites
(1) Available only to LLB students, in Programme Year 2 or above, graduates on the two year degree, except with the permission of the Head of School. (2) LS 1011
Overview
This course provides an overview of the core concerns of contemporary private international law, namely jurisdiction, choice of law, the recognition and enforcement of judgements and international co-operation. The course will consider how these concepts operate in relation to contract, delict, divorce, custody and child abduction.
Structure
2/3 lectures per week (up to a maximum of 30) and 1 tutorial per fortnight.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (100%).
Resit: 1 two-hour examination (100%).
Formative Assessment
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