Common Law Legal Systems

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Front What does it mean that Common Law applied to English subjects of the king?
Back Common Law developed as a unified legal system applicable to all English subjects, replacing regional customs with standardized rules under the authority of the monarchy.
Front Why was Common Law historically dependent on the jury, unlike Civil Law?
Back Common Law relied on juries for fact-finding and verdict delivery, rooted in its emphasis on public trials and participatory justice. Civil Law systems, by contrast, developed judge-led investigations and written procedures.
Front What is the significance of Blackstone’s Commentaries?
Back Blackstone’s 18th-century Commentaries systematized Common Law, bridging theory and practice. They became foundational for legal education in England and the U.S.
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