What five subjects are covered by the German Civil Code?

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The German Civil Code, which established a unified body of private law in 1900, is organized into five distinct parts covering the following subjects:

General Part: Covers fundamental concepts of personal rights and legal personality.1
Obligations: Includes regulations concerning contracts and sales.1
Things: Addresses laws regarding movable and immovable property.1
Domestic Relations: Governs family law matters.1
Succession: Covers the legal framework for inheritance.1