Legal System

Nature of the Philippine Legal System

1st slide:

Philippine Legal System

 A unique legal system

 It is a blend of:
o Civil law (Roman / Spanish Influence),
o Common law (Anglo-American / American Influence),
o Muslim (Islamic) law and
o Indigenous law

2nd slide:

Civil Law (Roman or Spanish)

 Operates in areas such as:

 family relations,
 property,
 succession,
 contract and
 criminal law

3rd slide:

Common Law (Anglo-American)

 it statutes and principles are evident in such areas as:

 constitutional law,
 procedure,
 corporation law,
 negotiable instruments,
 taxation,
 insurance,
 labour relations
 banking and currency

4th slide:

Islamic Law (Muslim)

 In some Southern parts of the Philippines (Mindanao),

Islamic Law is observed.
 This law has been in the country even before
Spain conquered the Philippines