The secret to fast learning and understanding is recognizing connections and applying them to practical situations. Following this motto, the author Peter Katko demonstrates how to approach the resolution of private legal issues between citizens. He focuses on the General Part, the Law of Obligations, and Property Law of the Civil Code (BGB). The new edition takes into account current reforms as well as the increasing Europeanization and internationalization of private law and brings the work up to date. The volume presents the most important norms in their original wording, provides clear commentary, and includes the necessary references for successful case handling. Those who want to get straight to the point in solving problems without having to deal with cumbersome theories will find everything they need in this book.