Abstract
This second edition provides an authoritative, thorough, and updated account of the French Legal System and its internal workings. It explains both the institutions and substantive law along with the methodology that underpins the system. As well as being a key to understanding the civil law way of thinking, the book focuses on the various processes that go into making and enforcing law in France. Landmark legal cases that have shaped modern French law are discussed within the particular area of law under scrutiny. Illuminating and insightful comparisons to other legal jurisdictions, especially England, are made throughout, helping readers to appreciate the distinctions and specific nature of French law.
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Number of pages | 312 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780191833342 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780198790884 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 19 Apr 2018 |
Keywords
- Cases
- Civil law
- French law
- French Legal System
- Institutions
- Legal jurisdictions
- Substantive law