Lex loci delicti

Lex loci delicti is a traditional connecting factor in private international law for non-contractual liability. It directs the court to the law of the place where the wrongful act, damage or harmful event occurred. Modern systems, including Swiss private international law, often refine this approach for complex cases such as cross-border environmental harm, product liability or parties with a common habitual residence. The concept remains important because it links liability to the territory most closely affected by the conduct or injury.