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Locus Regit Actum

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In private international law. The rule that, when a legal transaction complies with the formalities required by the law of the country where it is done, it is also valid in the country where it is to be given effect, although by the law of that country other formalities are required. 8 Savigny, System, § 381; Westl. Priv. Int. Law, 159. LOCUS REl SITAE. See "Lex Bei Sitae."

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

The place governs the act.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In private international law. The rule that, when a legal transaction complies with the formalities required by the law' of the country where it is done, it is also valid in the country where it is to be given effect, although by the law of that country other formalities are required. 8 Sav. Syst. § 381; West. Priv. Int. Law, 159.

Defined under Locus in Black's Law Dictionary.