China Court Cases Digest (Commercial and Administrative Court Cases Volume 2002)

Author: National College of Judges, Law School of Renmin University of China
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: Over the past decade, with the deepening of China's reform and opening-up, socialist democracy and legal construction have made significant progress. At the same time, the adjudication work of the people's courts has also advanced greatly. In addition to criminal and civil trials, economic, administrative, and transportation adjudications have been gradually carried out. Annually, courts across the country handle approximately 3 million first-instance cases of various types. The trial procedures have become increasingly refined, and the quality of adjudication work has continuously improved. We believe it is necessary to systematically select and compile court adjudication cases to introduce China's judicial practices to domestic and international audiences, showcasing the achievements of China's legal construction. At the same time, it also provides valuable reference materials for Chinese judicial workers, legislative workers, as well as teaching and research personnel.
To this end, the National College of Judges and the Law School of Renmin University of China have jointly collaborated since 1992 to annually select and compile a comprehensive volume of adjudication cases, each including cases adjudicated in the previous year. The volumes are divided into four parts: Criminal Adjudication Cases, Civil Adjudication Cases, Economic Adjudication Cases, and Administrative Adjudication Cases. Due to the limited number of transportation adjudication cases, which are insufficient to form a separate volume, they have been compiled into the Economic and Criminal volumes based on their case nature. The title of the book is "Essentials of Chinese Adjudication Cases."
During the compilation process of this book, we fully respect the actual case facts, adjudication procedures, grounds for judgment, and outcomes, ensuring objectivity and authenticity. To facilitate readers in understanding the specific adjudication process, details such as the adjudicating bodies at each level, parties involved in the lawsuit, case resolution dates, claims of both the plaintiff and defendant, identified case facts, evidence accepted, and applicable legal provisions are included. To help readers better understand the rationale for legal application and the relevant legal theories involved, the compilers have written explanations and provided comments on any shortcomings in the judgments. Some editions also include brief legal term explanations in appendices.