The Austrian Codification of Administrative Procedure: Diffusion and Oblivion (1920-1970)

This book argues that the development of administrative law in Europe owes much to Austria, not only because its Administrative Court was one of the first to define and refine general principles, such as legality, due process and general interest, but also because in 1925 Austria adopted a general law of administrative procedure, which had important consequences for other legal systems.

The book follows two themes. The first is the Austrian codification of administrative procedure itself. T...