Does the law of succession reflect cultural differences? /

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This is the published version of the first Maastricht Private Law Lecture which was delivered by Reinhard Zimmermann on 27 January 2017. According to a widely held view, the law of succession is shaped by the cultural values of the society within which it prevails. Related to this is the perception...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Zimmermann, Reinhard, 1952 October 10- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: The Hague : Eleven International Publishing, [2018]
Series:Maastricht law series ; 1.
Subjects:
Inheritance and succession.
Inheritance and succession > Social aspects.
Culture and law.
Sociological jurisprudence.
Successions et héritages.
Successions et héritages > Aspect social.
Sociologie juridique.
Culture and law
Inheritance and succession
Inheritance and succession > Social aspects
Sociological jurisprudence
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Intro; Table of Contents; I Introduction; 1 The 'legal-culture' thesis; 2 Intestate systems and testamentary formalities: Overview; II The 'legal-culture' thesis questioned: Twelve observations; 1 Legal families; 2 Receptions; 3 Legal unification; 4 Legal change; 5 Transsystemic constants; 6 Transsystemic tendencies of development; a In general; b The rise of the surviving spouse; 7 Outdated national peculiarities; 8 Outdated transsystemic thinking patterns; 9 Critical reflection; 10 System-conformity; 11 Simplicity; 12 No discrimination; III A balance sheet

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