CHAP. XL.

OPLIGATION-DISCHARGE-UNDER WHAT LAW.

Pp. 628-649.

Discharge of: (1) How it becomes discharged; (2) By what Law the
Discharge is governed. Roman, Foreign, English Law. Cessio bono-
rum. Bankruptcy. Prescription. Tender; Refusal.

CHAP. XLI.

LEX MERCATORIA. Pp. 650-682.

General Maritime Law, including Right of Stoppage in Transitu. Colli-

sions at Sea; Agent of Shipowner; Roman Law; Bottomry Bond;

Contract of Master; Lien on Freight; General Average; Stoppage in

Transitu.

CHAP. XLII.

BILLS OF EXCHANGE AND PROMISSORY NOTES. Pp. 683-697.

Foreign Bills of Exchange; Promissory Notes; English, American, and
Continental Law respecting them.

NOTE TO CHAPTER. Pp. 698-700.

Preface, in Dr. Sautayra's Edition, 1836, to the eighth title of the First

Book of the French Commercial Code.

CHAP. XLIII.

RIGHTS RELATING TO SUCCESSION. Pp. 701-716.

By

What Forum has Jurisdiction over the whole question of Succession.

what Law ought the Forum to decide-as to (1) the legal capacity of

the Testator; (2) the form of the testament. Alteration of the English

Law; 24 & 25 Vict. c. 114, and, 24 & 25 Vict. c. 121; (3) the disposi-

tions contained in it; (4) the construction or interpretation of it.

What Law ought to govern the rights of parties in a Succession ab
intestato. Legacy and Succession Duty.

CHAP. XLIV.

ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN THE CASE OF FOREIGNERS-CIVIL LAW:

(1) VOLUNTARY JURISDICTION; NOTARIES; COMMISSIONS; LIT-

TERE REQUISITORIE. (2) CONTENTIOUS JURISDICTION: FOREIGNER

PLAINTIFF, DEFENDANT; ACTION BETWEEN TWO FOREIGNERS

LAW OF FOREIGN STATES EXCEPT FRANCE FRENCH LAW-

Pp. 717-734.

ENGLISH LAW.

CHAP. XLV.

LAW GOVERNING PROCEDURE AND EVIDENCE-LEX FORI-Docu-

MENTARY EVIDENCE-PROOF OF FOREIGN OFFICIAL ACTS AND

OF FOREIGN LAW-ORAL EVIDENCE-ORDINATORIA ET DECISORIA.

Pp. 735-755.

Case of the Halley.

CHAP. XLVI.

FOREIGN JUDGMENTS. Pp. 756-786.

Practice of Comity as to the reception of; Foreign and English Law

thereupon. Case of Messina v. Petrococchino.

NOTE TO CHAPTER. Pp. 787, 788.

Catalogue of the principal English decisions since 1830, upon the effect of

Foreign Judgments in England.

CHAP. XLVII.

LEX FORI-PROVISIONAL MEasures—Interdicta.

Pp. 789-793.

Injunctions of English Courts of Equity in favour of Foreigners.

CHAP. XLVIII.

PRIVATE INJURIES: WHERE TO BE REDRESSED. Pp. 794-805.

Criminal International Law. Private Injuries, where to be redressed. Cri-

minal prosecution of Subjects for Crimes committed abroad; of

Foreigners for Crimes committed within the Territory. No State

executes the Penal Laws of another State. Crimes committed on the

High Seas; Practical impunity accorded to, by the present practice of

States. Necessity of Amendment herein.

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