An Introduction to Comparative Law

This third edition of the modern classic Zweigert & Koetz'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.

PART I; A. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS; B. THE LEGAL FAMILIES OF THE WORLD; I. THE ROMANISTIC LEGAL FAMILY; BII. THE GERMANIC LEGAL FAMILY; III. THE ANGLO-AMERICAN LEGAL FAMILY; IV. THE NORDIC LEGAL FAMILY; V. LAW IN THE FAR EAST; VI. RELIGIOUS LEGAL SYSTEMS; PART II; A. CONTRACT; I. THE FORMATION OF CONTRACTS; II. THE PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACTS; B. UNJUSTIFIED ENRICHMENT; C. TORT