Cite the named commentary, “What does Zöller say on §91a ZPO?”, “Per Erman, when does §305c BGB trigger?”, and Libra goes straight to the paragraph.
What’s in the Aktionsmodul Zivilrecht
The Aktionsmodul Zivilrecht is the core Otto Schmidt module, included with every Libra subscription that has German legal research enabled. It carries the foundation works:| Title | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Zöller ZPO | The standard ZPO commentary. |
| Erman BGB | Comprehensive BGB commentary. |
| Henssler/Willemsen/Kalb Arbeitsrecht | Labour-law commentary. |
| Schneider/Kurpat Streitwert-Kommentar | Streitwert calculation. |
| Jennissen WEG | Wohnungseigentumsrecht. |
| Lützenkirchen Mietrecht | Tenancy law. |
| Prütting/Helms FamFG | Family-law procedure. |
| Vorwerk Prozessformularbuch | Procedural formulary. |
| Hintzen | Pfändungs- und Überweisungsanträge. |
| Salten | Mahn- und Vollstreckungsverfahren. |
Signature journals
Surfaced through the Otto Schmidt connection:- MDR (Monatsschrift für Deutsches Recht): published since 1947, a flagship journal for civil practice.
- GmbHR (GmbH-Rundschau): the leading journal on GmbH law.
- AG (Die Aktiengesellschaft): Aktienrecht.
- FR (Finanz-Rundschau): tax practice.
Beratermodule (optional Add-ons)
Specialised sub-modules, for example Staudinger, are available as Add-ons your firm administrator can enable. Module availability depends on your firm’s Otto Schmidt subscription.What you can ask
- “Was sagt Zöller zu § 91a ZPO (Erledigung der Hauptsache)?”
- “Erman BGB zu § 305c: wann ist eine Klausel überraschend?”
- “Wie wird der Streitwert bei einer Räumungsklage berechnet (Schneider/Kurpat)?”
- “Aktuelle MDR-Aufsätze zur Verwirkung von Unterhaltsansprüchen?”
Setup
The Aktionsmodul Zivilrecht is part of every Libra subscription with German legal research enabled, no separate setup. To enable Beratermodule, your firm administrator manages the connection through the firm’s Otto Schmidt subscription. For the general flow, see Setting up integrations.Tips
Cite the named commentary when you know it
Cite the named commentary when you know it
“What does Zöller say about…” / “Per Erman, the requirement is…”: Libra tracks named-commentary references and pulls the matching passage.
Combine with WK Online for breadth
Combine with WK Online for breadth
Otto Schmidt is the depth layer. Wolters Kluwer Online adds breadth across modules and the cross-discipline case-law collection.
Use MDR / GmbHR / AG / FR for current scholarship
Use MDR / GmbHR / AG / FR for current scholarship
For recent scholarly takes, naming the journal speeds up the answer: “Find a recent MDR article on…”.
Next steps
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