Code civil (France)

The Code civil, or French Civil Code, is a comprehensive set of laws established in 1804 that governs personal relationships and property rights in France. It covers areas like marriage, divorce, inheritance, property ownership, and contractual obligations. Its purpose is to create clear, consistent rules to regulate everyday civil matters and ensure legal stability. The Code civil is influential worldwide and has served as a model for many other legal systems, emphasizing equality before the law and individual rights in private affairs.