THE MÉLANGE OF INNOVATION AND TRADITION IN MALTESE LAW: THE ESSENCE OF THE MALTESE MIX?

THE MÉLANGE OF INNOVATION AND TRADITION IN MALTESE LAW: THE ESSENCE OF THE MALTESE MIX?

Aim of this paper is to provide valuable insights into the Maltese legal system with a special focus on private law. The assumption is that this legal system is the by-product of the "mixing" of innovation and tradition, resulting from the interaction of English law and continental law. A...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: B Andò
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: North-West University 2012-09-01
Series:Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal
Subjects:
Tradition
English law
continental law
hybridity
mixed legal systems
Maltese courts
moral damages
pre-contractual liability
lacunae
Online Access:http://www.nwu.ac.za/webfm_send/58701
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Summary:Aim of this paper is to provide valuable insights into the Maltese legal system with a special focus on private law. The assumption is that this legal system is the by-product of the "mixing" of innovation and tradition, resulting from the interaction of English law and continental law. A major role in the development of the system is played by courts. Some examples (moral damages and pre-contractual liability) are considered which highlight the importance of the function displayed by Maltese judges.
ISSN:1727-3781

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