Peter Stone, formerly Professor of Law, University of Essex, UK

• Contents: Preface PART I INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction PART II CIVIL JURISDICTION AND JUDGMENTS 2. History, Outline and Scope 3. Domicile 4. Alternative Jurisdiction 5. Ancillary Jurisdiction 6. Protected Contracts 7. Exclusive Jurisdiction 8. Submission 9. Concurrent Proceedings 10. Provisional Measures and Taking Evidence 11. Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments 12. Enforcement Procedure 13. Other Legislation on Judgments PART III CHOICE OF LAW IN RESPECT OF OBLIGATIONS 14. The Proper Law of a Contract 15. Contractual Issues and Exceptions 16. Protected Contracts 17. Torts 18. Some Particular Torts 19. Restitution PART IV FAMILY MATTERS 20. Matrimonial Proceedings 21. Parental Responsibility 22. Maintenance and Property 23. Succession on Death PART V INSOLVENCY 24. Main Insolvency Proceedings 25. Other Insolvency Proceedings Index

'An excellent study that brings up to date the complexities of EU private international law. Stone's book, with its rich and detailed analysis of cases, will prove invaluable to academics, students and practitioners.'--Indira Carr, University of Surrey, UK