lex loci rei sitae
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Case Law, Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1891)
Definitions from Case Law
From 11 U.S. 115 - The United States v. Jonah Crosby · 1812Most cited · 446 citing opinions
The title to land can be acquired and lost only in the manner prescribed by the law of the place where such land is situate.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
The law of the place where the thing is situated.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
The law of the place where a thing is situated. “It is equally settled in the law of all civilized countries that rea! property, as to its tenure, mode of enjovment, transfer, and descent, is to be regulated by the tea loct rez site.” 2 ixent, Comm. 429,