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What is a defining characteristic of the Civil Law system?
What is a defining characteristic of the Civil Law system?
- Comprehensive codification of laws (correct)
- Judges making law through rulings
- Reliance on judicial precedent
- Adversarial process in legal proceedings
Judicial decisions in Civil Law systems have a binding precedent effect.
Judicial decisions in Civil Law systems have a binding precedent effect.
False (B)
What significant legal code serves as the foundation of French Civil Law?
What significant legal code serves as the foundation of French Civil Law?
Napoleonic Codes
In Civil Law systems, judges act primarily as __________ of the law.
In Civil Law systems, judges act primarily as __________ of the law.
Match the following features with the correct Civil Law model:
Match the following features with the correct Civil Law model:
Which statement best describes the role of judges in the Civil Law system?
Which statement best describes the role of judges in the Civil Law system?
Legal scholarship has little to no influence in Civil Law systems.
Legal scholarship has little to no influence in Civil Law systems.
What is the main feature of the German Civil Code (BGB)?
What is the main feature of the German Civil Code (BGB)?
What major event took place in 1900 that is significant in the field of comparative law?
What major event took place in 1900 that is significant in the field of comparative law?
The field of comparative law emerged significantly during the Industrial Revolution.
The field of comparative law emerged significantly during the Industrial Revolution.
Name one pioneer in the field of comparative law from the 19th century.
Name one pioneer in the field of comparative law from the 19th century.
The study of comparative law promotes legal ______________.
The study of comparative law promotes legal ______________.
Match the following periods in the evolution of comparative law with their key characteristics:
Match the following periods in the evolution of comparative law with their key characteristics:
What is one of the main benefits of comparative law in private law?
What is one of the main benefits of comparative law in private law?
Which of the following influenced the systematic approach to comparative law during the Enlightenment era?
Which of the following influenced the systematic approach to comparative law during the Enlightenment era?
Globalization had no impact on the study of comparative law after World War II.
Globalization had no impact on the study of comparative law after World War II.
Comparative law has no relevance in international trade and business transactions.
Comparative law has no relevance in international trade and business transactions.
What was underscored by the formation of international organizations after the World Wars?
What was underscored by the formation of international organizations after the World Wars?
What role does comparative law play in legal reforms and policy-making?
What role does comparative law play in legal reforms and policy-making?
Comparative law contributes to promoting legal __________ and unification, particularly within regions like the European Union.
Comparative law contributes to promoting legal __________ and unification, particularly within regions like the European Union.
Match the areas where comparative law is beneficial with their descriptions:
Match the areas where comparative law is beneficial with their descriptions:
How does comparative law help in resolving conflicts of law?
How does comparative law help in resolving conflicts of law?
What type of damages do some Civil Law countries compensate for?
What type of damages do some Civil Law countries compensate for?
Comparative law aids in providing insights into how legal systems are influenced by cultural and societal factors.
Comparative law aids in providing insights into how legal systems are influenced by cultural and societal factors.
What is the significance of comparative law in legal education?
What is the significance of comparative law in legal education?
Jurisdictional variations do not impact the potential damages in international tort claims.
Jurisdictional variations do not impact the potential damages in international tort claims.
What is a defining characteristic of French Civil Law codification?
What is a defining characteristic of French Civil Law codification?
What can complicate the enforcement of judgments from one country in another?
What can complicate the enforcement of judgments from one country in another?
The German Civil Code requires a more in-depth interpretation than the French Civil Code.
The German Civil Code requires a more in-depth interpretation than the French Civil Code.
What is the name of the French codification known for its logical structure?
What is the name of the French codification known for its logical structure?
In cross-border tort cases, determining which country's laws apply involves __________.
In cross-border tort cases, determining which country's laws apply involves __________.
Match the following aspects of international tort claims with their respective challenges:
Match the following aspects of international tort claims with their respective challenges:
The German Civil Code is known by its abbreviation ____.
The German Civil Code is known by its abbreviation ____.
Which of the following can affect a victim's compensation in a cross-border tort claim?
Which of the following can affect a victim's compensation in a cross-border tort claim?
Match the following characteristics with the correct Civil Law system:
Match the following characteristics with the correct Civil Law system:
Which aspect tends to have a more significant role in the German legal system compared to the French system?
Which aspect tends to have a more significant role in the German legal system compared to the French system?
Harmonization efforts have completely eliminated differences in international tort law.
Harmonization efforts have completely eliminated differences in international tort law.
Both French and German Civil Law systems prioritize legal certainty and predictability equally.
Both French and German Civil Law systems prioritize legal certainty and predictability equally.
What might complicate international tort claims related to insurance?
What might complicate international tort claims related to insurance?
Describe one way that historical factors have influenced the Civil Law system in either France or Germany.
Describe one way that historical factors have influenced the Civil Law system in either France or Germany.
What is required for a valid contract under Common Law?
What is required for a valid contract under Common Law?
In Civil Law, oral contracts are not acceptable.
In Civil Law, oral contracts are not acceptable.
What term refers to the reason behind entering a contract in Civil Law?
What term refers to the reason behind entering a contract in Civil Law?
Common Law emphasizes adherence to the exact ______ of the contract.
Common Law emphasizes adherence to the exact ______ of the contract.
Match the term with its corresponding description:
Match the term with its corresponding description:
In which legal system is 'consideration' not always necessary for contract formation?
In which legal system is 'consideration' not always necessary for contract formation?
Under Civil Law, breaching a contract is only concerning the exact words used.
Under Civil Law, breaching a contract is only concerning the exact words used.
What is a typical remedy in Common Law for a breached contract?
What is a typical remedy in Common Law for a breached contract?
Flashcards
Comparative Law Origins
Comparative Law Origins
The systematic comparison of legal systems, tracing back to medieval scholars, but truly blossoming during the Enlightenment with rational and empirical approaches.
19th Century Comparative Law
19th Century Comparative Law
The 19th century saw a surge in comparative law due to the Industrial Revolution and the rise of nation-states. Pioneers like Henry Maine and Friedrich Carl von Savigny significantly contributed to this field.
First International Congress of Comparative Law
First International Congress of Comparative Law
The First International Congress of Comparative Law held in Paris in 1900 marked a crucial milestone, bringing together legal scholars from various countries.
Comparative Law's Role in 20th Century Events
Comparative Law's Role in 20th Century Events
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Post-War Legal Harmonization
Post-War Legal Harmonization
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Why Study Comparative Law?
Why Study Comparative Law?
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Identifying Best Practices
Identifying Best Practices
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Enhancing Legal Reforms
Enhancing Legal Reforms
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Facilitating International Transactions
Facilitating International Transactions
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Promoting Legal Harmonization
Promoting Legal Harmonization
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Advancing Legal Education
Advancing Legal Education
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Resolving Conflicts of Law
Resolving Conflicts of Law
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Encouraging Judicial Dialogue
Encouraging Judicial Dialogue
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Cultural and Societal Insights
Cultural and Societal Insights
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Codification in Civil Law
Codification in Civil Law
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Inquisitorial Process in Civil Law
Inquisitorial Process in Civil Law
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Role of Judges in Civil Law
Role of Judges in Civil Law
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Limited Precedent in Civil Law
Limited Precedent in Civil Law
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Importance of Legal Scholarship in Civil Law
Importance of Legal Scholarship in Civil Law
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French Civil Law Model: Napoleonic Codes
French Civil Law Model: Napoleonic Codes
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French Civil Law Model: Centralization and Uniformity
French Civil Law Model: Centralization and Uniformity
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German Civil Law Model: BGB
German Civil Law Model: BGB
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Moral Damages in Civil Law
Moral Damages in Civil Law
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Jurisdictional Variations in Tort Claims
Jurisdictional Variations in Tort Claims
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Conflict of Laws in International Torts
Conflict of Laws in International Torts
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Judgment Enforcement in International Torts
Judgment Enforcement in International Torts
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Legal Expertise for International Torts
Legal Expertise for International Torts
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Cultural Differences in Tort Damages
Cultural Differences in Tort Damages
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Insurance in International Torts
Insurance in International Torts
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Legal Costs and Procedures in International Torts
Legal Costs and Procedures in International Torts
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What is 'consideration' in Common Law?
What is 'consideration' in Common Law?
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What is 'cause' in Civil Law?
What is 'cause' in Civil Law?
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How are broken contracts handled in Common Law?
How are broken contracts handled in Common Law?
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How are broken contracts handled in Civil Law?
How are broken contracts handled in Civil Law?
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How are broken contracts fixed in Common Law?
How are broken contracts fixed in Common Law?
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How are broken contracts fixed in Civil Law?
How are broken contracts fixed in Civil Law?
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What is the essence of Common Law?
What is the essence of Common Law?
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What is the essence of Civil Law?
What is the essence of Civil Law?
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French Codification
French Codification
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German Codification
German Codification
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French Legal Scholars
French Legal Scholars
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German Legal Scholars
German Legal Scholars
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Legal Certainty in France
Legal Certainty in France
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Legal Certainty in Germany
Legal Certainty in Germany
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French Civil Law Evolution
French Civil Law Evolution
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German Civil Law Evolution
German Civil Law Evolution
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This quiz explores the defining characteristics of the Civil Law system, including its foundational legal codes and the role of judges. Participants will match features with the correct Civil Law model and assess the influence of legal scholarship in this field. Discover key historical milestones and influential figures in comparative law.