Contracts and Conflict of Laws

Contracts are agreements between parties that create legally enforceable obligations. When disputes arise, conflict of laws addresses which jurisdiction's rules apply, especially if parties are in different locations or jurisdictions. It ensures that the legal rules used to interpret and enforce contracts are consistent and fair, considering factors like where the contract was made, performed, or where the parties are based. Essentially, conflict of laws helps determine which state's or country's laws govern a legal dispute involving contracts crossing borders.