Civil Code of Civil Law

Civil Code – The Civil Code is the central and therefore most important source of law in civil law. It consists of five books, which include a general part, the law of obligations, the law of property, family law, and inheritance law. Thus, almost all areas of civil life are covered and recorded in relatively few provisions.

Civil Code at a Glance: Central Codification of General Private Law

• Central and most important source of law in civil law
• Comprises five books
• Consists of: general part, law of obligations, law of property, family law, and inheritance law
• Almost all areas of civil life covered in few provisions

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