Law, authorities and health
BGB
Abbreviation for Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch
In short and in plain language
The BGB is the German Civil Code. It is the law for private matters.
It deals with legal questions in daily life.
It covers contracts to buy and to rent things. It also covers warranty and the form of signatures.
Definition
The BGB is the German Civil Code, the main law for private matters in everyday life. Among other things, it covers purchase and rental contracts, warranty claims and the form of signatures.