The ________ Doctrine Holds That Courts Should Apply the Law

question 72

Multiple Choice

The ________ doctrine holds that courts should apply the law of the state that has the most interest in determining the outcome of the dispute.

• A) act of state
• B) vested rights
• C) most significant relationship
• D) governmental interest

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Definitions:

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