Conflicts Of Law

Question 1

Conflicts of Law in Real Property

Answer 1

Real property is subject to the law of the jurisdiction where it is situated

• E.g., a dispute over property in CA is generally governed by CA law
• Applies to the disposition of real property, whether by descent, deed, or other method

Ks related to real property — generally governed by the law of the place where the property is situated

• Traditional conflict of law rules may apply if property is merely incidental to a K and the K is of a personal nature