Talk About:  Mayflower Compact​

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Talk about:  Mayflower Compact​

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Definitions:

Courts of Chancery

Traditional courts dealing with equity, trusts, estates, and guardianships, distinct from courts of law.

Court of Chancery

A court historically dealing with matters of equity, including trusts, estates, and breaches of fiduciary duty, operating with a foundation in principles of fairness.

Common Law Court

A type of court that bases its decisions on precedents, or previous judicial rulings, as well as statutes and legislation.

Civil Code

A comprehensive system of laws designed to deal with the core areas of private law such as property, family, and obligations.