connecting factor
connecting factor. Conflict of laws. A factual or legal circumstance that helps determine the choice of law by linking an action or individual with a state or jurisdiction. • An example of a connecting factor is a party’s domicile within a state. See POINT OF ATTACHMENT. [Cases: Action 17. C.J.S. Actions §§ 18–20; Conflict of Laws §§ 2–3, 12,15, 20, 23, 27–32, 34–40, 42–48, 50–65, 96–97, 100, 102, 105–107.]