حقوق بین‌الملل خصوصی در نیجریه (مطالعاتی در حقوق بین‌الملل خصوصی)

This book examines the rules, principles, and doctrines in Nigerian law for resolving cases involving cross-border issues. It is the first book-length treatise devoted to the full spectrum of private international law issues in Nigeria. As a result of increased international business transactions, trade, and investment with Nigeria, such cross-border issues are more prevalent than ever. The book provides an overview of the relevant body of Nigerian law, with comparative perspectives from other legal systems. Drawing on over five hundred Nigerian cases, relevant statutes and academic commentaries, this book examines jurisdiction in interstate and international disputes, choice of law, the enforcement of foreign judgments and international arbitral awards, domestic remedies affecting foreign proceedings, international judicial assistance in the service of legal processes and taking of evidence. Academics, researchers and students, as well as judges, arbitrators, practitioners and legislators alike will find Private International Law in Nigeria an instructive and practical guide. Volume 28 in the series Studies in Private International Law Foreword 8 Series Editor’s Preface 12 Preface 16 Contents 18 Abbreviations 26 Table of Cases 28 Table of Legislation 48 PART I: PRELIMINARY MATTERS 50 1. Introduction 52 2. Conceptual Issues in Choice of Law 57 I. Introduction 57 II. Characterisation 57 III. Substance and Procedure 59 IV. Renvoi 61 V. Conclusion 66 3. Foreign Law 67 I. Nature and Proof of Foreign Law 67 II. Nature of Foreign Law in Nigeria 68 III. What is Foreign Law in Nigeria? 71 IV. Proof of Foreign Law 79 V. Exclusion of Foreign Law 82 VI. Conclusion 83 4. Domicile 84 I. Introduction 84 II. What Does it Mean to be Domiciled in Nigeria? 85 III. Types of Domicile 86 IV. Proof of Domicile in Matrimonial Proceedings 93 V. Conclusion 93 PART II: JURISDICTION 96 5. Bases of Jurisdiction 98 I. Introduction 98 II. Jurisdiction in Actions in Personam 99 III. Choice of Venue, Location of Cause of Action and Territorial Jurisdiction 135 IV. Conclusion 153 6. Forum Selection Clauses, Forum Non Conveniens and Lis Alibi Pendens 155 I. Introduction 155 II. Forum Selection Clauses 156 III. Foreign Arbitration Clauses 176 IV. Forum Non Conveniens 188 V. Conclusion 202 7. Limitations on Jurisdiction 203 I. Introduction 203 II. Jurisdictional Immunities 203 III. Capacity to Sue 224 IV. Conclusion 230 PART III: OBLIGATIONS 232 8. Contract 234 I. Introduction 234 II. Party Autonomy 236 III. Modifying the Choice of Law 238 IV. Non-State Law 239 V. Law Applicable in the Absence of Choice 241 VI. Dépeçage 245 VII. Severability 246 VIII. Validity of a Choice of Law 246 IX. Mandatory Rules and Public Policy 247 X. Scope of the Chosen Law 248 XI. Conclusion 248 9. Torts 250 I. Introduction 250 II. Choice of Law Methodology: Comparative Analysis 251 III. Nigerian Case Law on Choice of Law in Torts 261 IV. Party Autonomy 266 V. Splitting the Applicable Law 267 VI. Mandatory Rules 268 VII. Public Policy 271 VIII. Scope of the Applicable Law 272 IX. Conclusion 273 10. Foreign Currency Obligations 274 I. Introduction 274 II. Judicial History of Power to Award Foreign Currency in Nigeria 274 III. The Legal Bases for Awarding Foreign Currency Judgments in Nigeria 282 IV. Foreign Currency Conversion 293 V. Effect of Change in Foreign Currency Status as Legal Tender 301 VI. Statutory Limitations on Awarding Foreign Currency Judgment 305 VII. Conclusion 308 11. Bills of Exchange 309 I. Introduction 309 II. Formal Validity 310 III. Interpretation 310 IV. Duties of the Holder 311 V. Rate of Exchange and Maturity 311 VI. A Call for Reforms 311 PART IV: FAMILY 312 12. Marriage 314 I. Introduction 314 II. Nature of Marriage 314 III. Same-Sex Marriage, Same-Sex Unions and Other Same-Sex Relationships 320 IV. Conclusion 323 13. Matrimonial Causes 324 I. Introduction 324 II. International Actions 324 III. Inter-State Actions 333 IV. Conclusion 335 14. Children 336 I. Introduction 336 II. Maintenance and Custody 336 III. Legitimacy and Legitimation 340 IV. International Surrogacy Agreements 341 V. Nigeria and Private International Law Conventions Regarding Children 342 VI. Conclusion 343 PART V: PROPERTY, SUCCESSION AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES 344 15. Property 346 I. Introduction 346 II. Nature and Legal Situs of Property 346 III. Jurisdiction and Choice of Law 347 IV. Conclusion 349 16. Succession and Administration of Estates 351 I. Introduction 351 II. Choice of Law Issues 351 III. Jurisdiction Relating to Foreign Property 380 IV. Constitutional Law and Human Rights 381 V. Conclusion 390 PART VI: FOREIGN JUDGMENTS AND ARBITRATION AWARDS 392 17. The Common Law Regime for Enforcing Foreign Judgments 394 I. Introduction 394 II. What is a Foreign Judgment? 394 III. Nature and Theoretical basis of Enforcing Foreign Judgments 395 IV. Jurisdiction to Enforce Foreign Judgments 397 V. Conditions for Enforcing a Foreign Judgment 400 VI. Conclusiveness and Res Judicata Effect of Foreign Judgments 404 VII. Defences against the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments 406 Viii. Judgments in Foreign Currency 407 IX. Limitation of Actions 407 X. Conclusion 408 18. The Statutory Regimes for Enforcing Foreign Judgments 409 I. Introduction 409 II. Ascertaining the Applicable Statutory Regime 410 III. Shortcomings of the Statutory Regime and Suggested Reforms 427 IV. Registering Foreign Judgments under the 1922 Ordinance 439 V. Enforcement of Foreign Judgments under the 1960 Act 454 VI. Conclusion 462 19. Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitration Awards 464 I. Introduction 464 II. Common Law Regime 464 III. Statutory Regime 466 IV. Arbitration Awards in Foreign Currency 473 V. Limitation of Actions and Arbitration Awards 474 VI. Conclusion 477 PART VII: INTERNATIONAL CIVIL PROCEDURE 478 20. Remedies Affecting Foreign Judicial and Arbitral Proceedings 480 I. Introduction 480 II. Anti-Suit Injunction 480 III. Anti-Arbitration Injunction 484 IV. Mareva or Freezing Injunction 488 V. Security for Costs in Support of Foreign Proceedings 495 VI. Conclusion 496 21. Service of Legal Process and Taking Evidence 498 I. Introduction 498 II. Service of Legal Process Out of Nigeria 499 III. Service of Foreign Legal Process in Nigeria 501 IV. Obtaining Evidence Abroad 502 V. Obtaining Evidence in Nigeria 504 VI. Conclusion 505 Selected Bibliography 506 Index 510 "This book examines the rules, principles, and doctrines in Nigerian law for resolving cases involving cross-border issues. It is the first book-length treatise devoted to the full spectrum of private international law issues in Nigeria. As a result of increased international business transactions, trade, and investment with Nigeria, such cross-border issues are more prevalent than ever. The book provides an overview of the relevant body of Nigerian law, with comparative perspectives from other legal systems. Drawing on over five hundred Nigerian cases, relevant statutes, and academic commentaries, this book examines jurisdiction in interstate and international disputes, choice of law, the enforcement of foreign judgments and international arbitral awards, domestic remedies affecting foreign proceedings, and international judicial assistance in the service of legal processes and taking of evidence. Academics, researchers, and students, as well as judges, arbitrators, practitioners, and legislators alike will find Private International Law in Nigeria an instructive and practical guide"-- Provided by publisher