Bar--Conflicts of Law +

Question 1

Which state’s law will govern the inheritance of personal property in the case of intestacy (i.e., where there is no valid will)?

Answer 1

Decedent’s domicile at time of death.

Question 2

Ex Parte Divorce

Answer 2

A divorce issued by a court that lacks personal jurisdiction over an absent spouse

Question 3

Which of the following is a jurisdictional predicate required for a valid child custody order?

Answer 3

The state making the custody determination must be the child’s home state, as defined by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
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Question 4

Federal Rule 4–Service

Answer 4

Under Rule 4, service on a foreign corporation may be made 1) in accordance with international treaty; if there is no treaty then 2) in accordance with foreign country’s laws 3) as foreign authority directs in responce to letter requesting guidance 4) by having clerk mail it to D with signed reipeipt requested or 5) BY ANY OTHER MEANS not prohibited by international agreement as the court may order.

Must be reasonable calculated to provide D with notice of the action