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Common Law
Common Law is a system that is based on legal
precedents and case law, rather than on written statutes
or codes. The origin of common law can be traced back
to medieval England where it evolved over the centuries
from the customs and traditions of the local
communities.
Is legal principle “precedent”, which refers to the
practice of using prior court decisions as a guide or
standard for deciding similar cases in the future.
Judges are bound by precedent, which means they
must follow previous court decisions when deciding
similar cases, unless there is a compelling reason to
depart from precedent.
Civil Law
A comprehensive system of An adaptable system, with
rules and principles usually civil codes avoiding excessive
arranged in codes and easily detail and containing general
accessible to citizens and
clauses that permit adaptation
jurists.
to change.
A well organized system that A primarily legislative
favors cooperation, order, and
system, yet leaving room for
predictability, based on a
logical and dynamic taxonomy the judiciary to adjust rules to
developed from Roman law social change and new needs,
and reflected in the structure of by way of interpretation and
the codes. creative jurisprudence.
SOCIALIST LAW
-In socialist law, the state plays a central role in regulating and controlling
economic activity, ensuring that resources are distributed in a way that
benefits the community as a whole. Private property is often restricted or
eliminated in favor of collective ownership, and the legal system is geared
toward protecting the rights of workers and promoting social welfare.
Presented by:
Randolf Patenio