| Abstract [eng] |
Master thesis analyses the phenomenon of Roman law as the basis of contemporary private law. First of all, thesis discusses the polysemanticity of term “Roman law”, and the development of this legal system over different historical periods. Furthermore, the influence of Roman law over the development of law during latter periods is revealed. While analysing the research object, the biggest attention is paid to the analysis of influence of ethical values of Roman law over the essential principles of contemporary private law, as well as to methods and scope of continuity of main provisions, principles and institutes from this legal system to private law of our country and foreign countries. Considering the fact that the effect of Roman law on private law in different countries is uneven, thesis presents a review of Civil codes from countries that were mostly influenced by Roman law (France, Germany), as well as Lithuania, by revealing the most essential features of Roman law in legal systems of these countries. In order to reveal the influence of Roman law over the contemporary private law as comprehensively as possible, besides the aforementioned civil laws, thesis is also based on excerpts from the works of most important Roman lawyers, law handbooks, monographs, and scientific articles. |
