Introduction: Rome : A Historical Sketch -- Part I: The Roman Legal System -- The Sources Of Roman Law -- Roman Litigation -- Part Ii: The Law Of Persons -- Status, Slavery, And Citizenship -- The Roman Family -- Part Iii: The Law Of Property And Inheritance -- Interests In Property -- Acquiring Ownership -- Inheritance -- Part Iv: The Law Of Obligations -- Obligations : Common Principles And Obligations Arising From Contracts -- Obligations Arising From Delict -- Part V: Roman Law And The Modern World -- Roman Law And The European Ius Commune. Paul J. Du Plessis. Previous Edition: 2015. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.