The division of wrongs : a historical comparative study / [electronic resource]
Descheemaeker, Eric,1977-
Oxford : Oxford University Press,
c2009.
Civilian law, in contrast to common law, structures its law of wrongs according to degree of blameworthiness. This text explores the history of this structure from Roman law to modern French law, and argues that adopting such a division would clarify confusions in the common law of torts.
Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Oxford.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Civilian law, in contrast to common law, structures its law of wrongs according to degree of blameworthiness. This text explores the history of this structure from Roman law to modern French law, and argues that adopting such a division would clarify confusions in the common law of torts.
Description based on print version record.
Torts
Torts (Roman law)
Torts
Civil law systems.
Civil law
Common law
Common law
Roman law.
Torts
Torts
Torts
Law, General & Comparative
Law, Politics & Government