LLB European and International Law : LLS Dutch Law Rug 2019 : Questions and Answers Grade A+ 2023

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Definition of Law - -Rules established by a controlling authority, that have a binding legal force. -Legal Families - -Civil Law : - Characterized by abstract reasoning, and an emphasis on stat... utory law (enacted law - written). - Examples : Most legal systems of continental Europe Common Law : -Characterized by case-by-case reasoning (unwritten), typical institutions of trust, and an emphasis on judge-made law. - Examples : English and American law -Civil Law Systems - -Civil Law Systems with their basis in statutory law can essentially be divided into three legal families, according to the theory of comparative law. [Show More]

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