Wang Zeyan's Collected Works of Law (Volume 15): Civil Law Property 1

Author: Wang Zejian
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Publication Date: 2003-09-01
Features: The China University of Political Science and Law compiled and edited this work in an anthology format for ease of use, reference, and preservation. Sincere gratitude is expressed to all colleagues at the publisher for their assistance and hard work. The first eight volumes, "Civil Law Doctrine and Case Studies," were completed between 1975 and 1992, reflecting the author's teaching and research experiences at the Department of Law, National Taiwan University. This period was a critical phase in the development of Taiwan's civil law. The author applied legal methods to analyze and examine the reasoning behind important judgments, uncovering and interpreting the legal principles embedded in individual cases to construct a theoretical framework. To a certain extent, these eight volumes reflect the challenges civil law faced in adapting to socioeconomic changes, how laws were interpreted and applied, how loopholes were filled, and how new institutions were created, documenting the history of civil law theory.
"Civil Law Thinking and Case Studies" aims to establish a theoretical framework for the basis of civil law claims, holding practical significance for legal methodology. The approach to the basis of claims has been widely adopted by the legal academia and practice, helping to study civil law in a more systematic and step-by-step manner, enhancing the rigor, transparency, and objectivity of legal argumentation and the rationality of legal interpretation and application.
"An Outline of Civil Law" was published in 2002, primarily as a basic textbook for civil law learners, serving as both an introductory guide and a comprehensive review. The book concisely explains the values and principles of civil law, introduces important civil law institutions, and provides statistical data to help readers gain a more complete understanding of the relationship between civil law and daily life, as well as to cultivate legal thinking and argumentation skills.
The works "General Principles of Civil Law," "General Principles of Obligations," and "Civil Property Law" discuss the content of civil law, explain controversies in its interpretation and application, and explore its future trends. Among them, the "General Principles of Obligations" is a specialized work, particularly the section on "Unjust Enrichment," which reexamines and comprehensively interprets hundreds of cases using typological theory, combining the functions of a textbook and casebook—a new attempt in writing methodology.
The section on special torts in "Tort Law" still awaits supplementation. "Damages" is a core issue in civil law, and the manuscript is currently being actively prepared. The greatest aspiration is to write a work on the relationship between Taiwan's civil law and social change, and it is hoped that it can be completed soon.
Although the content and style of the Civil Law Anthology vary, what they share is a commitment to combining theory and practice, adopting the approach of the basis of claims, highlighting issues and disputes through cases, and using comparative law to explore various normative models as references for interpretation and application. Through years of research in civil law, the author has come to a deeper understanding that civil law is people-centered, rooted in the theory of freedom and equality, and safeguards human value and dignity. Striving for civil law is a fight for human freedom, equality, value, and dignity.
Thirty years of writing has been a long and arduous journey. Gratitude is expressed to teachers, colleagues, classmates, and readers for their encouragement and support. Particular thanks go to the love and tolerance of family, especially the blessings and grace of God, which have enabled the author to continue learning and working in peace and joy.