lex fori
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 73 U.S. 532 - Hanger v. Abbott · 1867Most cited · 186 citing opinions
Proceedings in courts of justice are usually determined by the lex fori of the place where the suit is pending, including the statutes of limitations, which are those of the country where the suit is brought, and not those of the lex loci contractus
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