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Explain in your own words: what is Common Law and what is Equity? Is there another source of law in this system?
Common Law – a complete body of law in which court decisions are regarded first, lawyers refer to cases rather than articles, and judges have more freedom
Equity – writs were regarded as “the law” until 1300
Common law is main rule
Equity is a specific performance (supplement/writs)
Equity – writs were regarded as “the law” until 1300
Common law is main rule
Equity is a specific performance (supplement/writs)
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Author: CoboCards-User
Main topic: Law
Topic: International Law
Published: 05.04.2011