The Spanish Civil Code: In Force in Spain, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Clifford S. Walton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260580708 ISBN 13: 9780260580702

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

Synopsis

Practical, drift-free access to a historic civil code you can reference again and again.

This edition presents the Civil Code as it operates across Spain and its territories, including notes on how laws apply to family rights, property, inheritance, and personal status. Clear, structured sections guide readers through nationality, property, and the rules that govern everyday legal life.

The text covers foundational rules for applying laws when no specific provision exists, how civil matters are handled in different provinces, and how individuals and institutions acquire and transfer rights. It includes detailed articles on who is a Spaniard, how nationality can be gained or lost, and how succession and inheritance are managed, along with the formalities around acts like wills, donations, and legacies. Readers gain exposure to the formal language of the code, plus the practical implications for contracts, property, and family law.

• Foundational rules for applying laws in complex jurisdictions and the role of local customs
• Clear guidance on nationality, marriage, and residence for Spaniards and foreigners
• Detailed treatment of inheritance, acceptance, repudiation, and the right to deliberate
• Comprehensive coverage of property, ownership, and obligations across multiple chapters

Ideal for students, legal professionals, and readers seeking a historical, practical window into civil law as it functioned across Spain and its territories.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260580708
• ISBN 13: 9780260580702
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 368