Lex Loci Delicti

Lex Loci Delicti is a legal principle meaning "the place where the wrongful act occurred." It determines which jurisdiction's laws apply in a civil or criminal case involving a wrongful act, such as harm or damage. Essentially, when a dispute arises from an event, the law governing it is usually the law of the location where the act took place. This principle helps ensure clarity and consistency in legal proceedings, especially when cases involve multiple jurisdictions or borders.