The Civil Code of Brazil (Classic Reprint) - Brossura

Wheless, Joseph

 
9781332930807: The Civil Code of Brazil (Classic Reprint)

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Explore Brazil’s civil law heritage and the modern code in one accessible volume. This edition brings the Civil Code of Brazil to readers with historical context, translation notes, and practical insight.

The book frames the code within its long legal evolution, from its Portuguese roots to the modern Republic. It helps readers understand how civil law shapes property, contract, and business in Brazil, and it highlights the ties between U.S. and Brazilian law that shaped legal thought and practice.

- Traces the lineage of Brazilian civil law from Visigothic and Roman sources through the Ordenações Philippinas and the 1917 Code.
- Explains Brazil’s federal and state judicial structure and how civil and commercial laws are applied nationwide.
- Places the Code in its historical context, including its adoption and the role of key scholars and translators.
- Serves as a useful reference for students of comparative law, lawyers, and professionals doing business across Latin America.

Ideal for readers of comparing legal systems and for anyone seeking a grounded introduction to Brazil’s civil law framework.

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9780260866660: The Civil Code of Brazil (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0260866660 ISBN 13:  9780260866660
Casa editrice: Forgotten Books, 2018
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