Discover the Swiss Civil Code in accessible English, with expert notes and context for readers of private law.
This edition presents an English translation of the December 10, 1907 Swiss Civil Code, with scholarly annotations and editorial support. It blends the official text with cross‑references and commentary to help legal readers understand the code’s structure and key provisions.
What you’ll experience:
- Clear translation of the code’s law governing private matters, including inheritance, contracts, and family law.
- Annotations that connect Swiss law to other systems of civil law, aiding comparative study.
- Historical and editorial notes providing context for the code’s development and reception.
- A framework that supports students, practitioners, and researchers in evaluating the code’s provisions.
Ideal for readers of comparative law, legal historians, and law students seeking a reliable English‑language edition of the Swiss Civil Code and its accompanying scholarly notes.