In 1250,Henry De Bracton Wrote a Legal Treatise That Still

question 19

Multiple Choice

In 1250,Henry de Bracton wrote a legal treatise that still influences us by helping to establish the concept of:

• A) mediation.
• B) collective responsibility.
• C) trial by jury.
• D) precedent.

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Criminal Justice

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