Civil Code of Japan

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the Government of Japan , translated by Ministry of Justice, Government of Japan

Source: Civil Code Japanese Law Translation by the Ministry of Justice on April 1, 2009.


Civil Code

  • Law number: Act No. 89 of 1896
  • Last amendment : Act No. 78 of 2006

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  • Civil Code Japanese Law Translation by the Ministry of Justice on April 1, 2009.


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