
The German Legal System
Sweet & Maxwell (Publisher)
Published on 18. March 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
348 pages
978-0-421-57100-6 (ISBN)
Description
This is a broad introduction to the German legal system, its terminology and the key concepts running through it. The book describes the history and development of German law as well as explaining existing court systems and the structure of the judiciary. To assist understanding, comparisons with the English legal system are drawn throughout and a glossary of terms is included at the end of the book. The book is primarily a course text for students studying the German legal system as part of a law degree but is written in a style which will also make it interesting and useful for students of comparative law. It will additionally provide a valuable source of reference for practitioners advising clients with interests in Germany. * Introductory guide assuming no previous knowledge of the subject * Written by two qualified German lawyers * Ideal source of first reference for practitioners with clients in Germany
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sweet & Maxwell Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-421-57100-6 (9780421571006)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Historical background. Sources of German law. The German constitution. The legal profession. Jurisdiction. Civil court structure and procedure. Criminal court structure and procedure. Administrative court structure and procedure.