Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1517404 in Books
• Published on: 1996-08-29
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 283 pages

Synopsis
The Spanish Legal System provides a straightforward and logical introduction to the Spanish legal system for English readers. No other general text in English explains the history, sources, institutions, court structures and the main principles of procedure of the Spanish legal system. Spanish legal concepts and terminology are clearly explained, and emphasis is placed on the distinctive characteristics of the Spanish system, such as the co-existence of regional and national civil law, the territorial and political division of the State into Autonomous Communities and the relationship between central State legislation and autonomous legislation. No previous knowledge of the system is assumed and readers need not be Spanish linguists nor have access to original source material. * Highlights distinctions between the civil and common law systems * Introductory guide assuming no previous knowledge of the subject * Detailed glossary

Customer Reviews

Spanish Law
A very good book for its size. It gives a succinct and effective guide to Spain's Law and Legal System. It is not heavy to read. The book explains a good amount of Land Law and its taxation, which is invaluable for any foreign buyers in Spain.

Academically, the book would accompany well any module of Spanish Law in a Law or Law with Spanish degree. The footnotes contain a number of useful references for further study. There is also a good exposition on Criminal Law and the Legal Profession.