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Common Law
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What is statute law?
They are special arrangements that only a judge can rule. -
What is unwritten law?
Main source, as most laws derive from judicial precedent. Therefore it is regarded as firmly grounded open actual situation. -
What are principal courses of law?
Legislation and judicial precedent. -
Who can bring a case on court at Common Law?
Anyone can bring a case on court. If it's about criminal law, then it's the plaintigg/accusor or prosecutor or civilians. -
How do the judge act during Common Law?
The udge acts like a referee. -
What about witnesses in Common Law?
Witnesses are interrogated during trial and cross examined. -
What about the jury in Common Law?
There is a rulling party, based on what is presented during the trial in court. -
What means 'plea bargaining?
Guilty plea is no trial. Ony hight of the sentence needs to be established. -
What means revoking a complain?
It means it's the end of the case. -
Civil Law
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Where is Civil Law inspired by?
Civil Law is inspired by Roman Law and founded by Justinianus.
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