The Court of Common Pleas

question 27

Multiple Choice

The Court of Common Pleas:

• A) Only heard cases that revolved around disputes that affected the community as a whole
• B) Made decisions based on Roman law
• C) Followed local customs in determining the outcome of disputes
• D) Required people to travel far distances to have their disputes heard by a judge

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