Oquendo, Angel R.

Latin American law by Angel R. Oquendo. - New York, NY Foundation Press/Thomson/West 2006. - xxvii, 1248 p. 27 cm. - University case book series .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The Civil law tradition as context -- Latin American law at its origins -- Constitution as catharsis -- Basic constitutional principles -- Vindicating constitutional rights -- Second- and third-generation rights -- Civil codification: then and now -- Interpreting the code: lessons from Puerto Rico -- Updating the civil code: confronting codified sexism -- Civil law remedies: moral damages -- Histories and visions of procedure -- Procedural systems and underlying principles -- Collective suits in Brazil and beyond -- Corporations and corporate groups.

1599410141 (hbk. : alk. paper) 9781599410142 (hbk. : alk. paper)

9781599410142 (hbk. : alk. paper)

2006282931


Law--Latin America.
Justice, Administration of--Latin America.
Civil Law--Latin America.

KG 95 / .O68 2006