The Roman law of trusts
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Image source: Open LibraryJohnston, DavidFirst published 19881 editions
A history of Roman law and how it affected society, focusing on the legal evolution of the "fideicommissum", a device similar to a "trust" in common law. As part of Roman inheritance law, this affected strategies of succession open to testators and reveals ambitions and legislative concerns.
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First publish date 19881 credited authorSearch language english
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Johnston, David
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