The Spanish Civil Code, or Codigo Civil, formally the Royal Decree of 24 July 1889, is the law regulating the major aspects of Spanish civil law. It is counted among the last civil codes enacted in Continental Europe, a delay attributed to the sociopolitical, religious and territorial tensions that characterized nineteenth century Spain. Despite numerous modifications since 1889, the code remains in force, comprising 1,976 articles arranged in a preliminary title on legal norms followed by four books covering persons, property, the acquisition of property, and obligations and contracts.
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Era (category)19th Century (1800-1899) 2 Legal Status
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1. Wikipedia: Spanish Civil Code
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The code has been modified numerous times and remains in force.
2. Civil Code of Spain (Wikipedia)
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The Civil Code of Spain (Spanish: Código Civil), formally the Royal Decree of 24 July 1889 (Spanish: Real Decreto de 24 de julio de 1889) is the law that regulates the major aspects of Spanish civil law.
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