The Development of the Greek Civil Law: From its Roman – Byzantine Origins to its Contemporary European Orientation - European Review of Private Law View The Development of the Greek Civil Law: From its Roman – Byzantine Origins to its Contemporary European Orientation by - European Review of Private Law The Development of the Greek Civil Law: From its Roman – Byzantine Origins to its Contemporary European Orientation 11 5

Abstract: In this article, the author sketches a picture of the development of Greek Civil Law, ranging from its historical roots to the challenges of the 21st century. Along this journey, she gives an overview of the structure and ideas of the Greek Civil Code; in particular, the law of obligations, tort law, property law, family law and inheritance law are addressed. After describing a host of amendments, the author discusses two characteristics of modern Greek Civil Law: the interpretation of the Greek Civil Code in the light of constitutional law, and the impact of Community measures.

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