Idaho § 73-603 - Use of foreign laws - unenforceability
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 73-603 — Use of foreign laws - unenforceability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 73-603. Use of foreign laws - unenforceability
Any court ruling or decision that violates the public policy of this state shall be void and unenforceable to the extent that the court bases its ruling or decision in the matter at issue, in whole or in part, on any foreign law that would not grant the parties affected by the ruling or decision similar fundamental liberties, rights, and privileges guaranteed under the constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of Idaho, including but not limited to due process, freedom of religion, speech, or the press, and any right of privacy or marriage embodied in the constitution of the state of Idaho.
[73-603, added 2026, ch. 183, sec. 1, p. 827.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 73-603
What does Idaho Statutes § 73-603 cover?
Section 73-603 ("Use of foreign laws - unenforceability") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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