Legal History from a European Perspective

LH0920: Towards a German Code


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  • 1871: the Second Reich.
  • 1874-1887: the first draft.
  • 1887-1890: Discussion on the Entwurf (provisional version of the code).
  • The Germanists suggest the introduction of some (allegedly) customary institution.
  • An Example: protection of the rent of houses. The return of the Gewere.
  • Other example: foundations and communities.
  • 1896-1900 Bürgerlich Gezetzbuch (BGB).
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    Legal History from a European PerspectiveBy Emanuele Conte