by Editor | Jan 15, 2025 | Common Law
Introduction Imagine a legal system where judges create laws based on past decisions versus one where laws are written down by elected bodies. This is the crux of the debate between common law and statutory law, two foundational pillars of legal systems worldwide. Why...
by Editor | Jan 15, 2025 | Common Law
Introduction Imagine being part of a group with the power to decide the fate of someone accused of a crime. This is the essence of the jury system in English Common Law, a tradition that has shaped legal proceedings for centuries. Why does this system, where ordinary...
by Editor | Jan 15, 2025 | Common Law
Introduction Imagine a legal system so influential that it shapes the jurisprudence of nations across several continents. This is the story of English common law, a legal tradition that, despite its origins in medieval England, has become a cornerstone of legal...
by Editor | Jan 15, 2025 | Common Law
Introduction Have you ever wondered how the rigidity of law can sometimes bend to the human need for fairness? The concept of equity within the common law system has long served as this malleable counterpart, ensuring justice where strict law might fall short. From...
by Editor | Jan 15, 2025 | Common Law
Tracing the Roots: Evolution of Common Law in England Introduction Have you ever wondered how the legal system you interact with daily came to be? From medieval courtrooms lit by flickering torches to the digital dockets of today, the journey of common law in England...