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North, P. M. ( Peter Machin)
Essays in private international law / Peter North.
Includes index.
1. Conflict of laws. 2. Conflict of laws--Great Britain.
I. Title.
K7041.N67 1993 340.9--dc20 92-44802
ISBN 0-19-825826-7

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