Beale's Theory of Conflicts of Law

Beale’s Theory of Conflicts of Law suggests that legal cases involving multiple jurisdictions should be approached by categorizing the legal issues into three types: procedural, substantive, and remedial. Procedural laws govern how courts operate, substantive laws define rights and obligations, and remedial laws determine how to enforce rights. Beale argued that courts should apply the law relevant to the case based on its primary purpose—using procedural rules from the jurisdiction where the case is heard, substantive rules from the jurisdiction with the most significant connection to the case, and remedial rules accordingly. This approach aims for fair, consistent outcomes across different legal systems.