How Does Renvoi Work?

The recognition of the renvoi theory implies that the rules of the conflict of laws are to be understood as incorporating not only the ordinary or internal law of the foreign state or country, but its rules of the conflict of laws as well. According to this theory "the law of a country" means the whole of its law.

What is the principle of renvoi?

The Doctrine of Renvoi is a legal doctrine which applies when a court is faced with a conflict of law and must consider the law of another state, referred to as private international law ("PIL") rules. This can apply when considering foreign issues arising in succession planning and in administering estates.

How does single renvoi operate?

In single renvoi, a judge of a country is faced with conflicting rules of his country and sends the case to the foreign country but according to the law of that country, the case is referred back to his country and his country accepts sub reference and applies the law of his country.