The Law Applicable to Obligations Arising out of Torts in Cameroonian Private International Law

Abstract

This article examines the law applicable to obligations arising out of torts in Cameroonian Private International Law. It analyzes the sources of Cameroonian private international law and examines the fundamental principles that guide its application in Cameroon. Additionally, the article discusses the approaches for determining the applicable laws in tort cases, including the lex loci delicti, lexfori, and lex loci solutionis, and evaluates the current framework’s effectiveness in addressing special issues like product liability, environmental torts, and cross border torts. This article concludes with recommendations for clarifying and codifying the applicable law principles, developing jurisprudence, and harmonizing Cameroonian private international law with global standards.

Keywords: Obligations - private international law – Torts - lex fori- lex loci delicti - lex causae - choice of law - application