Heavily influenced by the Corpus Juris Civilis, it was instituted in 1804 and is still used in modified form in Quebec and Louisiana.
It is largely the work of J.J. Cambaceres, and its final draft was divided into three main sections: "Of Persons," "Of Property and Different Modifications of Property," and "Of the Different Modes of Acquiring Property." Heavily influenced by the Corpus Juris Civilis, it was instituted in 1804 and is still used in modified form in Quebec and Louisiana. For 10 points, identify this document governing civil law put forth by a namesake Emperor of France.
It is largely the work of J.J. Cambaceres, and its final draft was divided into three main sections: "Of Persons," "Of Property and Different Modifications of Property," and "Of the Different Modes of Acquiring Property."
{Code Napoleon} [accept {Napoleonic Code} or reasonable equivalents]