Lex Fori

Lex Fori is a legal term meaning "the law of the forum"—the jurisdiction where a court has authority to hear a case. It determines which country's or state's laws apply to resolve a dispute brought before that court. For example, if a legal issue arises within the courts of England, English law (lex fori) is applied, regardless of where the events took place or the nationality of the parties. This concept helps ensure consistency, clarity, and fairness by establishing a clear rule about which legal system governs the proceedings.