Treatise on Civil Law I - António Menezes Cordeiro

The indispensable reference work for a deep understanding of Portuguese Civil Law.

Civil Law Treatise I, authored by Professor António Menezes Cordeiro, constitutes the cornerstone of the entire series. Published by Almedina, this work rigorously addresses the Introduction and General Doctrine of Civil Law, serving as a reliable guide for the interpretation and application of legal norms.

Synopsis

• Introduction

• Sources of Law

• Interpretation of Law

• Application of Laws in Time

• General Doctrine

This fourth edition marks a significant evolution of the Treatise: it now incorporates Lusophone legal-scientific elements (Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea, Macao, Mozambique, São Tomé and East Timor), adopts the Orthographic Agreement, and features continuous numbering of the volumes with redistribution of the subject matter. The text is updated with reference to elements published until October/December 2011.

Work Highlights:

• Scientific Authority: Written by one of the greatest authorities in Civil Law in Portugal, ensuring deep and updated doctrinal analyses.

• Fundamental Working Tool: Essential for substantiating procedural documents, legal opinions, and academic research.

• Lusophone Dimension: Integrates doctrine and jurisprudence from all Portuguese-speaking countries, becoming a reference throughout the Lusophone legal space.

• Autonomous Volumes: Each volume can be consulted and acquired independently, keeping pace with legislative and doctrinal evolution.

Technical Specifications:

• Author: António Menezes Cordeiro

• Publisher: Almedina

• Edition: 4th Edition

• Thematic Area: Civil Law / General Part

• Language: Portuguese

• Product Weight: Approx. 1100g

About the Series — Civil Law Treatise

The Civil Law Treatise by António Menezes Cordeiro is the reference work of the Portuguese legal system. Comprising XII volumes, it systematically and exhaustively covers the entire General Part and the main branches of Civil Law. Menezes Cordeiro is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon and one of the most influential contemporary Portuguese jurists. The work is published by Almedina, the largest national legal publisher, and is adopted in courts, law firms, and universities throughout the country.

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