CHAPTER 1 SUBSTANCE AND PROCEDURE IN TRANSNATIONAL DISPUTES
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Themes and Cross-Currents in Transnational
Litigation
CHAPTER 2 EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Jurisdiction to Adjudicate
2.1.2 Bases of Jurisdiction: a Comparative Survey
A. Territorial Jurisdiction Based on Domicile
B. Specific Jurisdiction in Contract and Tort
C. Jurisdiction by Consent
D. Nationality-, Property- and Presence-Based
Jurisdiction
2.2 Extraterritorial Jurisdiction within the European Union: The Brussels Regulation
2.2.1 Regulation Overview
2.2.2 Jurisdiction in Contract Cases
A. Place of Performance
Tessili v Dunlop (1976)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
A. de Bloos v Bouyer (1976)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
Shenavai v Kreischer (1987)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
B. Jurisdictional Clauses: an Introduction to
Article 23
Salotti v RÜWA (1976)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
Zelger v Salinitry (No. 1) (1980)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
C. Ancillary Jurisdiction and the Lis Pendens
Problem
D. Jurisdiction with respect to Consumer
Contracts
2.2.3 Jurisdiction in Tort
Bier v Mines de Potasse (1976)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
Arcado v Haviland (1987)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
Réunion Européenne v Spliethoff's (1998)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
2.2.4 Doing Business Abroad: an Introduction to
Article 5(5)
A. de Bloos v Bouyer (1976)
Notes & Commentary
Schotte v Parfums Rothschild (1987)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
2.3 The Lugano Convention
2.4 Jurisdiction Under English Law
2.4.1 Introduction
2.4.2 Jurisdiction in Contract Under
English Law
Underweser Reederei v. Zapata
Off-Shore (1969)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
Brinkibon Ltd. v Stahag Stahl (1982)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
Spiliada Maritime v Cansulex (1987)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
Roneleigh Ltd. v MII Exports (1988)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
2.5 Jurisdiction under American Law
2.5.1 Long-Arm; State & Federal Courts;
Due Process
World-Wide Volkswagen v. Woodson
(1980)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
Helicopteros Nacionales v. Hall (1984)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
2.5.2 Jurisdiction in Contract Cases
A. Supplementary Rules
Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewicz (1985)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
Afram Export v. Metallurgiki Halyps
(1985)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
B. Contract Jurisdiction Quasi in Rem
Majique Fashions v. Warwick (1979)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
C. Forum Agreement
M/S Bremen v. Zapata Off-Shore (1972)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
Volkswagenwerk v. Klippan GmbH (1980)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
2.5.3 Jurisdiction in Tort
Asahi Metal v. Superior Court of
California (1987)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
2.5.4 Forum Non Conveniens, Lis Pendens and
Antisuit Injunctions
A. Forum Non Conveniens
Pain v. United Technologies (1980)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
In re. Union Carbide Disaster, Bhopal
(1984)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
B. Lis Alibi Pendens
Note re. Ingersoll Milling Machine Co. v. Granger
C. Antisuit Injunctions
2.5.5 Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and the Corporate Veil
Bulova Watch v. K. Hattori & Co. (1986)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
2.6 Hague Convention on Choice-of-Court Agreements
CHAPTER 3 THE APPLICABLE LAW ---
IN CONTRACT AND TORT
3.1 General Introduction
3.2 European Law
3.2.1 Contract Conflicts and the Rome I Regulation
A. Party Autonomy
ISS Machinery Services Ltd v Aeolian
Shipping SA (2001)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
Egon Oldendorff v Libera Corporation
(1995)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
B. Supplementary Rules in the Absence of
Choice
ICF v MIC Operations BV (2009)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
C. Mandatory Rules
Transocean Drilling Ltd UK v
Arbejdsministeriet (2000)
Notes & Commentary
3.2.2 Sales Law Conflicts and Harmonization
A. Introduction
B. 1955 Hague Convention
C. 1980 Vienna Convention (CISG)
D. 1986 Hague Convention
3.2.3 Tort Conflicts under European Law
A. Non-Contractual Obligations and
the Rome II Regulation
B. Selected Tort Cases under European
National Law
Red Sea Insurance Co. Ltd v Bouygues
SA (1994)
Notes & Commentary
Edmunds v Simmonds (2000)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
Krægpøth v Rasmussen (1982)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
3.2.4 Product Liability
Illustrations, Notes & Questions
3.3 Choice and Conflict in American Courts
3.3.1 Introduction: Significant Contacts and
Governmental Interests
3.3.2 Contracts and Sales
A. The First Restatement
Madaus v. November Hill Farm (1986)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
B. The Second Restatement
Nordson Corp. v. Plasschaert (1982)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
C. International Sales Contracts (Revisited)
Ajax Tool Works, Inc. v. Can-Eng Mfg. (2003)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
3.3.3 Tort Conflicts: General Principles
A. The First Restatement
B. The Second Restatement
Babcock v. Jackson (1963)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
Barkanic v. General Aviation [China]
(1991)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
Simon II Tobacco Litigation (2000)
Notes & Questions
3.3.4 Product Liability
Trahan v. Squibb (1983)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
Kozoway v. Massey-Ferguson, Inc. (1989)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
Townsend v. Sears Roebuck (2007)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
CHAPTER 4 EXTRATERRITORIAL SERVICE AND
EVIDENCE ABROAD
4.1 General Introduction
4.2 The Service of Process on Defendants
Abroad
4.2.1 Introduction
4.2.2 Service under European Law
4.2.3 Service under American Law
4.2.4 The Hague Service Convention
Volkswagenwerk Aktiengesellschaft v.
Schlunk (1988)
Notes, Questions and Commentary
4.3 The Taking of Evidence Abroad
4.3.1 Introduction
4.3.2 The Taking of Evidence under National
Law
4.3.3 The Hague Evidence Convention
Société Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale
v. United States District Court (1987)
Notes, Questions and Commentary
CHAPTER 5 RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT
OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS
5.1 General Introduction
5.2 Enforcement under European Law
5.2.1 Enforcement under National Law
Adams & Others v Cape Industry (1989)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
5.2.2 Recognition & Enforcement under the
Brussels Regulation
Debaecker & Plouvier v Bouwman (1985)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
5.2.3 Enforcement under Other EU Regulations
5.3 Recognition & Enforcement under American Law
5.3.1 Recognition and Enforcement of
Sister-State Judgments
Griffis v. Luban (2002)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
5.3.2 Recognition and Enforcement of
Foreign Country Judgments
Somportex Limited v. Philadelphia
Chewing Gum Corp. (1972)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
Ackermann v. Levine (1986)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
5.3.3 Proposed Federal Legislation and New Federal
"Speech" Statute
A. American Law Institute Proposal
B. New Federal Legislation: "Speech" (2010)
CHAPTER 6 INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL
ARBITRATION
6.1 Introduction: the Arbitration Alternative
6.2 The Arbitral Scenario, Institutions and Applicable Laws
6.2.1 The Arbitral Scenario
6.2.2 Institutional Arbitration
6.2.3 From Procedure to Conflicts and
Substantive Law
6.2.4 International Regulation: An Introduction
to the 1958 New York Convention
6.3 Pre-Award Enforcement
6.3.1 Contract Formation, Interpretation &
Validity
Kahn Lucas Lancaster v. Lark International
(1999)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
Zambia Steel & Building Supplies v
James Clark & Eaton Ltd. (1986)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Kingdom of
Denmark (1985)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. v. Soler
Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc. (1985)
Notes, Questions & Commentary
6.3.2 Interim Measures
6.4 Post-Award Enforcement
Bergesen v. Joseph Muller Corporation
Parsons & Whittemore Inc. v. Rakta (1974)
v. Bridas Sociedad (1990)
