1. How does Comparative Law differ from National Laws in terms of their nature and purpose?
2. When did the French Contract Law Reform that removed the concept of 'Cause' and was influenced by English and European models take place?
3. How do macro-comparison and micro-comparison differ in their approach to comparative law?
Comparative law — definition?
Methodological comparison of legal systems.
Historical development — year?
1839, when it became a formal academic discipline.
Purpose of CL — utility?
To analyze and understand legal differences and similarities.
Legal transplants — meaning?
Adopting laws or concepts from one system to another.
Macro comparison — focus?
Overall style and reliance on sources in legal systems.
Micro comparison — focus?
Specific legal issues across systems.
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