Finding full, readable English translations of foreign case law and statues can be a challenge. One web site to keep in mind is
Foreign Law Translations at the Institute for Transnational Law, School of Law, University of Texas at Austin. The selected legal
materials in the fields of constitutional, administrative, contract and tort
law have been translated into English by legal specialists. The site is a valuable resource for French, German, Austrian and Israeli law. A disclaimer is quite clear in stating that the translations and documents "were prepared to
assist students and teachers interested in foreign law. The collection makes
no claim of being either complete or current, and should not be relied upon
for the basis of a legal opinion or course of action without careful review
of current applicable authority." However, if a particular law, as passed, or the text of a court decision is what you need, you may find it here. Law students will also appreciate the
French Legal Glossary and
German Abbreviations, translating the names of foreign courts, legislatures, and legal terms.
Ernster, the Virtual Library Cat
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