What Was the Key Reason for the Creation of Law

question 63

Multiple Choice

What was the key reason for the creation of law courts during the early development of the English common law?

• A)to administer law in a uniform manner
• B)to help merchants form a standardized set of commercial laws
• C)to increase the power of the king in law-making
• D)to facilitate legal disputes for the wealthy and influential

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Definitions:

Common Law

A body of law derived from judicial decisions of courts and similar tribunals, as opposed to statutes or written legislation.

Judges

Officials appointed or elected to preside over court proceedings, making decisions on legal issues and disputes.

Precedent

An earlier court decision; in a common law system, judges are required to follow a decision made in a higher court in the same jurisdiction where the facts are similar.

Civil Code

A codification of laws intended to systematically cover areas of private law such as contracts, property, family, and obligations.