Introduction to Private International Law

Definition
Elements
Sources
Issue of Jurisdiction
Forum Non Conveniens
Lex Fori
Lex Causae
Foreign Judgments
Recognition vs Enforcement
Effect
Nature, Composition and Characterization of Conflict Rules
Internal Rule vs Conflicts Rule
Kinds of Conflict Rules
Composition of Conflict Rules
Steps in Characterization of Conflict Rules
Status vs Capacity
Nationality Theory
Domiciliary
Situs/Eclectic
The Problem of Renvoi
Renvoi
Double Renvoi
Transmission
Specific Con
Specific Conflict Rules
Status in General
Birth
Use of Names and Surnames
Use of Titles of Nobility
Absence
Presumptive Death and Survivorship
Marriage as a contract and status
If celebrated abroad
If celebrated in the Philippines
Annulment
Declaration of Nullity
Absolute Divorce
Legal Separation
Paternity and Filiation
Adoption
Guardianship
Funerals
Real and Personal Property
Obligations and Contracts
Specific Contracts

Sales
Barter
Lease
Contract of Carrriage
Agency
Loan
Commodatum
Pledge
Mortgage
Antichresis
Guaranty
SUretyship
Wills and Succession and Adminstration
Torts
Cromes