Author : Duncan Fairgrieve
Publisher : British Institute for International & Comparative Law
ISBN 13 : 9781905221011
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (21 download)
Book Synopsis The Influence of the French Civil Code on the Common Law and Beyond by : Duncan Fairgrieve
Download or read book The Influence of the French Civil Code on the Common Law and Beyond written by Duncan Fairgrieve and published by British Institute for International & Comparative Law. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the occasion of the recent bicentenary of the French Civil Code in 2004, this book reassesses the influence of this essential element of European private law. Contributions by distinguished jurists from the judiciary and academia examine the current role of the Civil Code within the French system, as well as its impact beyond the borders of France in other countries of Europe and beyond. Particular examination is made of the influence of the Napoleonic Code within Common Law countries. Authoritative contributions in both English and French offer theoretical and practical perspectives from both common law and civil law jurisdictions.