Anglo-American Law

Common Law System - Common Law is a legal system characterized by case law developed by judges through decisions in individual cases, rather than through legislative statutes or executive branch action. This system relies heavily on the doctrine of precedent, where past judicial decisions are authoritative in future cases.

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Common Law System
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Anglo-American Law
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Case-Based Law
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Common Law is a legal system characterized by case law developed by judges through decisions in individual cases, rather than through legislative statutes or executive branch action. This system relies heavily on the doctrine of precedent, where past judicial decisions are authoritative in future cases.
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