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1.1. Introduction

1.2. Major Differences in Approach Between the Systems Considered

1.3. Consequences of the Differences of Approach for the Structure of This Book

1.4. The Influence of European Union Law

1.5. Preparatory Overview of the Systems Considered

1.5.1. England

The English system of civil courts
A common law system
The doctrine of precedent
Features of procedure
Mode of citation of cases

1.5.2. France

The French Court System
The Character of the arręt
Mode of citation of cases

1.5.3. Germany

The role of case law
The Court system
The system of law reporting
Provisions of the BGB

1.5.4. The Netherlands

1.5.5. Scotland

Scots law
The character of pleadings and judgements in Scottish cases (including precedent)
Style of reporting of decisions and precedent
Mode of citation of cases

1.5.6 South Africa