Introduction To Comparative Law 3rd Ed.

Description:
This third edition of the modern classic Zweigert & Kotz's Introduction to Comparative Law is fully revised and updated, but its familiar structure and easy style remain the same. The book first discusses the nature of Comparative Law, its functions, aims, methods and history, and then it surveys the main features of the major legal families of the world. In the second part it provides a model of comparative law in action, comparing, contrasting and evaluating the different approaches and solutions of the major legal systems. As well as offering an excellent grounding in comparative private law, this book is an essential base for further research.

Table of Contents:
PART I; Abbreviations; Table of Cases; A. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS; 1. The Concept of Comparative Law; 2. The Functions and Aims of Comparative Law; 3. The Method of Comparative Law; 4. The History of Comparative Law; B. THE LEGAL FAMILIES OF THE WORLD; 5. The Style of Legal Families; I. THE ROMANISTIC LEGAL FAMILY; 6. The History of French Law; 7. The Spirit and Essential Features of the Code Civil; 8. The Reception of the Code Civil; 9. Courts and Lawyers in France and Italy; BII. THE GERMANIC LEGAL FAMILY; 10. The History of German Law; 11. The German Civil Code; 12. The General Civil Code of Austria; 13. The Swiss Civil Code; III. THE ANGLO-AMERICAN LEGAL FAMILY; 14. The Development of the English Common Law; 15. Courts and Lawyers in England; 16. The Spread of the Common Law Throughout the World; 17. The Law of the United States of America; 18. Law-Finding and Procedure in Common Law and Civil Law; IV. THE NORDIC LEGAL FAMILY; 19. Scandinavian Law, Past and Present; V. LAW IN THE FAR EAST; 20. Chinese Law; 21. Japanese Law; VI. RELIGIOUS LEGAL SYSTEMS; 22. Islamic Law; 23. Hindu Law; PART II; A. CONTRACT; I. THE FORMATION OF CONTRACTS; 24. Juristic Act, Contract, and General Conditions of Business; 25. Contractual Capacity; 26. Offer and Acceptance; 27. Illegality and Immorality; 28. Indicia of Seriousness; 29. The Construction of Contracts; 30. Mistake, Deceit, and Duress; 31. Representation; 32. Assignment; 33. Contracts for the Benefit of Third Parties; II. THE PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACTS; 34. Claims to Performance and Their Enforcement; 35. Breach of Contract; 36. The Effect of Supervening Events; B. UNJUSTIFIED ENRICHMENT; 37. Unjustified Enrichment in General; 38. Unjustified Enrichment Specific Topics; C. TORT; 39. Tort in General; 40. Liability for others; 41. Strict Liability; 42. Invasions of the Right of Personality