Civil law and civil codes -- Islamic law -- The genesis of the Santillana Codes -- The sources of law -- Obligations in general -- Sale and other nominate contracts -- Conclusion
Summary
"This book examines the Santillana Codes, legal instruments which form a distinct class of uniquely African civil codes and which are still in force today in a legal arc that extends from the Maghreb to the Sahel. [The author] presents the history of Santillana's seminal legislative effort and provides a comparative analysis of the substance of those codes, illuminating commonalities between Islamic law and European legal systems."-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-171) and index
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