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The New French Law of Contract

The New French Law of Contract

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The French Civil Code's contract law section was overhauled in 2016 and 2018, and the New French Law of Contract provides a concise and stimulating analysis of the new general principles of contract law. The book examines how the new articles affirm or depart from the provisions of the 1804 Code and pre-reform case law, considers the various influences that have shaped the reforms, and is designed to help readers from a common law background navigate the innovations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 22 August 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press


The contract law section of the French Civil Code, which had remained largely unchanged for over two centuries, underwent a significant overhaul in 2016 and 2018. The result is the New French Law of Contract, a comprehensive and engaging guide to the new general principles of contract law introduced in the reformed Code. This book delves into various aspects of contract law, including contract formation, validity, interpretation, and supplementation of terms. It also addresses unfair terms, privity of contract, change of circumstances, breach of contract, and remedies.

In examining the ways in which the new articles align with or deviate from the provisions of the 1804 Code and pre-reform case law, the book pays particular attention to the controversial changes and the ongoing debates surrounding them. It also considers the various influences that shaped the reforms, particularly those from international contract law instruments such as the Principle of European Contract Law and the UNIDROIT Principles. Written from the perspective of a common lawyer, the book aims to assist readers from a common law background in navigating the innovations introduced by the reforms and the emerging new French law of contract.

This book is an essential resource for students, researchers, practitioners, law-makers, and judges with an interest in comparative law. Its comprehensive coverage and insightful analysis make it a valuable tool for understanding the evolving landscape of contract law in France and beyond.

Weight: 656g
Dimension: 241 x 163 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198810872

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