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This examination of the mixed jurisdiction experience makes use of an innovative cross-comparative methodology to provide a wealth of detail on each of the nine countries studied. It identifies the deep resemblances and salient traits of this legal family and the broad analytical overview highlights the family links while providing a detailed individual treatment of each country which reveals their individual personalities. This updated second edition includes two new countries (Botswana and Malta) and the appendices explore all other mixed jurisdictions and contain a special report on Cameroon. Table of Contents Part I. Introduction and Comparative Overview: Introduction to the mixed jurisdictions 1. A descriptive and comparative overview Interim conclusions Part II. The Comparative Evidence: 2. The Republic of South Africa 3. Scotland 4. Louisiana 5. Quebec 6. Puerto Rico 7. The Philippines 8. Botswana 9. Malta 10. Israel Concluding thoughts Appendix A: the questionnaire and instructions Appendix B: other mixed jurisdictions of the world Appendix C: a report on Cameroon.