General Theory of Law

Author: Justinian of Rome
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Publish Date: 1997-02-01
Features: General Principles of Law is a part of the Corpus Juris Civilis (Justinian's Code), and it holds equal legal authority with the other three parts. However, it was compiled by Roman legal scholars at the request of Justinian, and thus it possesses the following characteristics: First, it incorporates all the fundamental principles of Roman law, embodying the essence of Roman law; second, it is well-organized with clear concepts; third, its language is simple and easy to read; fourth, its content is comprehensive, covering all aspects of civil law. Therefore, Justinian held it in high regard, considering it "a compendium of all the fundamental principles of law" and the primary textbook for studying Roman law.