[en] The new Belgian Civil Code contains numerous definitions , amongst which the definition of the obligation, clearly inspired by the definition contained in Justinian's institutions. Is it sensible to include definitions in a Civil Code? It has often been criticised by the legislators themselves.
Disciplines :
Metalaw, Roman law, history of law & comparative law
Author, co-author :
Gerkens, Jean-François ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de droit > Droit romain et droit privé comparé
Language :
Dutch
Title :
Codificaties en definities. Het 'nieuwe' artikel 5.1 van het Belgisch Burgerlijk Wetboek
Alternative titles :
[en] Codifications and Definitions: The 'new' Article 5.1 of the Belgian Civil code
Original title :
[nl] Codificaties en definities. Het 'nieuwe' artikel 5.1 van het Belgisch Burgerlijk Wetboek