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Anglo-American Law and Canon Law. : Canonical Roots of the Common Law Tradition.

Hauptbeschreibung In the book at issue, the author endeavors to demonstrate a fact that has often been neglected by many Anglo-American legal historians: the Anglo-American legal tradition has more elements in common with Continental law than is frequently believed (Continent = European; continental...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Martínez-Torrón, Javier
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berlin : Duncker & Humblot, 2013.
Colección:Comparative Studies in Continental and Anglo-American Legal History - Band 18.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Introduction; Part I: The Anglo-American Legal Tradition; Chapter 1: The Two Great Western Legal Traditions; 1. Anglo-American Law and Continental Law; 2. Some Considerations on the Evolution of English Law; Chapter 2: Isolation and European Inspiration on Anglo-American Law; 1. The Presumed Insularity of English Law; 2. Anglo-American Law and Canon Law; Part II: The Routes of Entry of Canon Law into England; Chapter 3: Ecclesiastical Courts; 1. The Jurisdiction of the ""Court Christian""; 2. Conflicts and Cooperation between Ecclesiastical and Royal Jurisdiction.
  • 3. The Law Applied by English Ecclesiastical CourtsChapter 4: The Court of Chancery; 1. Historical Evolution; 2. The Court of Chancery and Canon Law; Chapter 5: Jurisprudence or Legal Doctrine; Part III: The Influence of Canon Law on the Different Areas of English Law; Chapter 6: Marriage and Family; 1. English Matrimonial Law; 2. Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction in Matters Related to Matrimony; Chapter 7: The Law of Succession; 1. The Development of Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction on Succession; 2. Extension and Limits of Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction; Chapter 8: Contract Law.
  • 1. Assumpsit, Consideration and Canon Law2. Other Elements of Roman-Canonical Origin; Chapter 9: Constitutional Law and Theory; 1. Canonical Influence on the Great Constitutional Principles; 2. Exercise of Power and Political Representation; Chapter 10: Other Areas of Law; 1. Procedural Law; 2. Criminal Law; 3. Real Property Law; 4. Law of Associations and Law of Bankruptcy; Conclusion; Index.