National Reports on the Transfer of Movables in Europe: Volume 3: Germany, Greece, Lithuania, Hungary (European Legal Studies)

This excellent series of books presents a comparative study, an analysis, and an evaluation of 28 European legal systems in the field of transfer of movables. The major topics examined include: the notion of ownership; the derivative acquisition of ownership (e.g. by a sales contract); the good faith acquisition of ownership and other property rights; the multiple sale of the same movable; and the protection of possession, positive (acquisitive) prescription, and processing and consolidation. The series is based on comprehensive country reports on the relevant legal rules in Europe and has the drafting and publication of text proposals of uniform European rules - with commentary and comparative notes - as its primary goal. It intends to influence the future development of European private law on the EU level. This third volume of the series presents up-to-date national reports for Germany, Greece, Lithuania, and Hungary. This excellent series presents comparative study, analysis and evaluation of 28 European legal systems in the field of transfer of movables. Major topics are - the notion of ownership, - the derivative acquisition of ownership (e.g. by a sales contract), - the good faith acquisition of ownership and other property rights, - the multiple sale of the same movable, - the protection of possession, positive (acquisitive) prescription, and- processing and consolidation. The work is based on comprehensive country reports (which are to be published) on the relevant legal rules in Europe and has the drafting and publication of text proposals of uniform European rules - with commentary and comparative notes - as its primary goal. It intends to influence the future development of European private law on the EU level.This third volume of the series presents "up-to-date" national reports of - Germany- Greece- Lithuania- Hungary This Is The Third Volume Of A Series Of National Reports On Basic Issues Concerning The Acquisition And Loss Of Ownership Of Movable Assets. The Series Covers 28 European Legal Systems. Starting With General Property Law Issues Like The Concepts Of Ownership And Possession Employed In The Respective Legal Systems, And The Related Means Of Protection, The Reports Primarily Deal With The `derivative' Transfer Of Ownership, But Extend To Good Faith Acquisition From A Non-owner, Acquisitive Prescription, Processing And Commingling, And Further Related Issues. The Reports Provide The Reader With Detailed Information About The Respective Rules, Case Law And Legal Literature, Prepared By National Property Law Experts. These Reports Are A Starting Point For Further Comparative Research In Property Law And Also A Tool For Practitioners Searching For Information On Foreign Legal Systems. Cover......Page 1 Contents......Page 10 Preface......Page 6 List of Contributors......Page 8 National Report on the Transfer of Movables in Germany......Page 12 National Report on the Transfer of Movables in Greece......Page 204 National Report on the Transfer of Movables in Lithuania......Page 344 National Report on the Transfer of Movables in Hungary......Page 420 Table of Statutory Provisions......Page 681 Table of Literature......Page 702 Table of Abbreviations......Page 710 v. 1. Austria, Estonia, Italy, Slovenia v. 2. England and Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Cyprus v. 3. Germany, Greece, Lithuania, Hungary v. 4. France, Belgium, Bulgaria, Poland, Portugal v. 5. Sweden, Norway and Denmark, Finland, Spain v. 6. The Netherlands, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Malta, Latvia.