Excerpt from Zur Geschichte der Römischen Hypothek, Vol. 1: Die Pfandrechtliche Terminologie und Literatur der Römer
Die verschiedenen Bedeutungen des Wortes pignus. Der Grund, warum es im engeren Sinne der hypotheca gegenüber gestellt wird.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the historical evolution of Roman mortgage law, tracing its origins back to the ancient practice of "pignus", or pledging. The author meticulously examines legal texts and literature from the Roman Republic through the reign of Justinian, uncovering the significance of the "hypotheca" as a key legal development. Through an exploration of key legal terms and concepts, the book reveals the gradual shift from a system based on physical possession of collateral to one recognizing a creditor's claim against the debtor's property. The author's analysis sheds light on the interplay between legal, economic, and social factors that shaped the development of mortgage law in ancient Rome, offering valuable insights into the foundations of modern property law. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780666354716_0
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