Comparative Law in Practice: Contract Law in a Mid-Channel Jurisdiction

This comparative study of contract law examines the interaction of common law and civil law approaches to contract law. Drawing extensively upon English, French, and European law, the book explores how the law of contract of Jersey, Channel Islands, has been influenced by both civil law and common law sources. It is argued that this jurisdiction is a striking example of comparative law in action, given that the contract law is made up of a blend of common law and civil law approaches, with the l…