TO SWEDISH LAW VOLUME I AN INTRODUCTION TO SWEDISH LAW VOLUME I EDITED BY STIG STROMHOLM SPRINGER SCIENCE+BUSINESS MEDIA, LLC ISBN 978-94-017-4349-5 ISBN 978-94-017-4347-1 (eBook) DOI 10. 1007/978-94-017-4347-1 ©Springer Science+Business Media New York 1981 Originally published by Kluwer Deventer, The Netherlands in 1981 Softcoverreprint ofthe hardcover 1st edition 1981 All rights reserved. No part ofthis publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or Iransmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy ing, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission ofthe publisher. EDITOR'S PREFACE The purpose of this book is to provide a fairly broad survey of the Swedish legal system. In order to avoid possible disappointment, it would seem important to make clear from the outset what kind of questions the authors propose to answer and what groups of readers they are addressing. The easiest way to do this is to set out what we are not purporting to do. Thus, the book is not intended to serve as a primer for students who possess no knowledge of "the law", i. e. of the concepts, ideas and solutions of at least one legal system. Nor is it the purpose of the authors to give practitioners the kind of precise, techni cal answers to isolated questions that they need when advising their clients on the proper course of action in business, or litigation, con ducted within the framework of the legal system described.

This book offers a foreign reader an overview and understanding of the most important aspects of the law and legal system in Sweden, from the legal institutions to more specific topics such as contract law, tort law and family law. These presentations are not exhaustive but rather meant to give the reader a sufficient enough understanding to be somewhat orientated in the Swedish legal system. The book is written for non-Swedish practitioners faced with a specific legal issue involving Swedish law. It is also addressed to foreign law students in need of an overview of the Swedish legal system in order to help them in their further studies at Swedish universities.

The Handbook provides a broad introduction to Swedish politics, and how Sweden's political system and policies have evolved over the past few decades.

Sweden is a Nordic country located in Northern Europe. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm. Sweden has a population of approximately 10 million people, and its official language is Swedish. The country is known for its high standard of living, social welfare system, and progressive values. Sweden is recognized as being one of the most equal societies globally, with a strong emphasis on gender equality and LGBT rights. The Swedish economy is primarily dependent on exports, and its industries include automotive, telecommunications, pharmaceutical, and life sciences. Sweden is also famous for its cultural and natural attractions, including historic architecture, museums, and parks. Sweden has a rich cultural heritage that dates back to prehistoric times. The Viking Age, which lasted from the 8th to the 11th century, greatly influenced the country's culture and identity. Sweden became a sovereign state in the 16th century and enjoyed a period of dominance in the Baltic region. In the 20th century, Sweden became a modern welfare state with a highly developed healthcare and education system. Sweden is also famous for its cuisine, including traditional dishes like meatballs, herring, and potatoes, as well as modern cuisine influenced by international trends. Overall, Sweden is a prosperous, innovative, and culturally diverse country that has made significant contributions to the world.

Cooperation across borders requires both knowledge of and understanding of different cultures. This is especially true when it comes to the law. This handbook is the first to comprehensively present selected legal cultures based on a very specific set of structural elements which can be found in all such cultures. Legal cultures are a product of and impacted by certain fundamental and commonly shared ideas on and expectations of the law. In all modern societies these ideas are to a certain degree institutionalized or at least embedded in institutionalized practices. These practices determine the way lawyers are educated and apply the law, how they engage with the ongoing internationalization of law and what kind of values they adhere to. Looking at these elements separately enables the reader to identify similarities and differences and to explain them contextually. Understanding these general features of legal cultures can help avoid misunderstandings or misinterpretations of foreign law and its application. Accordingly, this handbook is a necessary starting point for all kinds of legal comparative studies conducted by academics, students, judges and other legal practitioners.

TO SWEDISH LAW VOLUME I AN INTRODUCTION TO SWEDISH LAW VOLUME I EDITED BY STIG STROMHOLM SPRINGER SCIENCE+BUSINESS MEDIA, LLC ISBN 978-94-017-4349-5 ISBN 978-94-017-4347-1 (eBook) DOI 10. 1007/978-94-017-4347-1 ©Springer Science+Business Media New York 1981 Originally published by Kluwer Deventer, The Netherlands in 1981 Softcoverreprint ofthe hardcover 1st edition 1981 All rights reserved. No part ofthis publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or Iransmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy ing, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission ofthe publisher. EDITOR'S PREFACE The purpose of this book is to provide a fairly broad survey of the Swedish legal system. In order to avoid possible disappointment, it would seem important to make clear from the outset what kind of questions the authors propose to answer and what groups of readers they are addressing. The easiest way to do this is to set out what we are not purporting to do. Thus, the book is not intended to serve as a primer for students who possess no knowledge of "the law", i. e. of the concepts, ideas and solutions of at least one legal system. Nor is it the purpose of the authors to give practitioners the kind of precise, techni cal answers to isolated questions that they need when advising their clients on the proper course of action in business, or litigation, con ducted within the framework of the legal system described.