The Corpus Juris Civilis: A Guide to Its History and Use

Dingledy, Frederick W.

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The Corpus Juris Civilis: A Guide to Its History and Use

Legal Reference Services Quarterly, Vol. 35, Iss. 4, pp. 231-255, DOI/10.1080/0270319X.2016.1239484, 2016

41 Pages Posted: 14 Dec 2016

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Frederick W. Dingledy

College of William & Mary Law Library

Date Written: August 17, 2016

Abstract

The Corpus Juris Civilis is indispensable for Roman law research. It is a vital pillar of modern law in many European nations, and influential in other countries. Scholars and lawyers still refer to it today. This valuable publication, however, may seem impenetrable at first, and references to it can be hard to decipher or detect. This guide provides a history of the Corpus Juris Civilis and the forms it has taken, states why it is still an important resource today, and offers some tips and tools for research using it.

Keywords: Roman Law, Legal History, Legal Research

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Dingledy, Frederick W., The Corpus Juris Civilis: A Guide to Its History and Use (August 17, 2016). Legal Reference Services Quarterly, Vol. 35, Iss. 4, pp. 231-255, DOI/10.1080/0270319X.2016.1239484, 2016, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2884811