The volume is a thoroughly revised edition of the author's book on German Administrative Law which was first published in 1985. From the perspective of a common law jurisdiction the author presents the basic framework of German administrative law, along the lines administrative law is understood in the English speaking world. It covers all the essential elements of German administrative law. It is updated to include the latest developments and the impact of EC law in different spheres.

Inhalt
in Detail.- 1: Nature, Scope, and Growth of German Administrative Law.- 2: Legislative Powers of the Administration: The Delegated Legislation.- 3: Administrative Powers: Administrative Act.- 4: Administrative Powers: Contracts, Private-Law Acts, Real Acts, and Planning.- 5: General Principles of Judicial Review.- 6: Judicial Review of Discretionary Powers.- 7: Administrative Courts.- 8: Judicial Remedies and Procedure.- 9: Liability of the Public Authorities.- Appendix IV An Illustrative Judgment.- Bibliographical Note.