Wang Zeyan's Complete Works of Law. Volume 3: Studies on Civil Law Doctrine and Case Law

Author: Wang Zejian
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Features: Preface The China University of Political Science and Law has compiled and edited my works in a complete collection format for ease of use, reference, and preservation. I sincerely express my gratitude to all colleagues at the publisher for their assistance and hard work. The first eight volumes of this collection, "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 Code. The author applied legal methods to analyze and examine the reasoning behind important judgments, uncovering and interpreting the legal principles embedded in individual cases, thereby constructing a theoretical framework. To a certain extent, these eight volumes reflect the challenges faced by the Civil Code in adapting to socioeconomic changes, the process of interpreting and applying laws, filling loopholes, and creating new institutions, 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 in legal methodology. The thinking method of 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 argumentation and legal interpretation. "Civil Law Outline," published in 2002, primarily serves as a basic textbook for civil law learners, as well as an introductory guide and comprehensive review. The book concisely explains the values and principles of civil law, introduces important civil law systems, and provides statistical data to help readers gain a more comprehensive understanding of the relationship between civil law and daily life, as well as to cultivate legal thinking and argumentation skills. The books "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 development 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 case law, representing a new attempt in writing methodology. The "Tort Law" still needs supplementation regarding special torts. "Damages" is a core issue in civil law and is currently being actively compiled. My greatest wish is to write a work on the development of Taiwan's Civil Code and social change, and I hope to complete it soon. Despite differences in content and style, the complete collection of civil law shares a common goal: to combine theory and practice, adopt the thinking method of the basis of claims, highlight issues and disputes through cases, use comparative law to explore various normative models, and serve as a reference for interpretation and application. Through years of research in civil law, I have come to a deeper understanding that civil law is people-centered, rooted in the principles of freedom and equality, and safeguards human value and dignity. Striving for civil law is striving for the freedom, equality, value, and dignity of humanity. Thirty years of writing has been a long and arduous journey. I sincerely appreciate the encouragement and support of my teachers, colleagues, classmates, and readers. I especially want to thank my family's love and tolerance, especially the blessings and grace of God, which have enabled me to continue learning and working in peace and joy. June 2, 2003, 65th birthday preface written in Taipei