Section 712: Determination of liability for tort

1) While determining the liability for an act which, according to law, constitutes a tort, involving a foreigner, foreign object, or act done in a foreign country, it shall be determined according to the law of the country where such an act has taken place.

2) If any act referred to in sub-section (1) originates in one country and results in consequence in another country, the liability shall be determined according to the law of the country where the consequence so results.

3) If the liability cannot be determined pursuant to sub-section (2), it shall be determined according to the law of the country where the tortious act has been committed.