Lex fori
| Literal meaning | The law of the court |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | lex FOR-eye |
The law of the country where the case is being heard. Courts apply it to questions of procedure, even when foreign law decides the rights of the parties.
Example
An Indian court hears a dispute under foreign law on the contract. The rules for filing and proving the case still follow Indian procedure.
Exam tip
Asked as the rule that procedure follows the law of the court.
Memory trick
Fori = of the forum.
Key takeaway
Procedure follows the law of the court hearing the case.
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