"This 5th edition of the Précis on "Louisiana Law of Obligations in General" is a student edition of a comprehensive Treatise, with the same title. Both the Treatise and the Précis are the only existing resources available on the market offering an all-inclusive doctrinal, and practical, explanation of this fundamental subject matter. In addition, the reader will be introduced to the civil law methodology in which, according to Roscoe Pound, "the civilian is at his best in interpreting, developing and applying written texts". [note: Roscoe Pound, What is the Common Law, 4 U. CHI. L.REV. 176, 186-1867 (1937)] In interpreting, developing and applying written texts, the civilian also pays careful attention to the cases which are "the true expression of the civil law".

[A. Esmein, Rev. T. D. C. 5 (1902)]. Although written with students in mind, this Précis is also an ideal resource for legal professionals, judges and lawyers. The language used is concise and straightforward, but technical where necessary, making this Précis an easily accessible and effective tool for quick study or as a reference"--.