Which Nature of Common Law Stems from the "Trial by Combat

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which nature of common law stems from the "trial by combat" method of settling disputes in medieval times?

• A) inquisitorial
• B) stare decisis
• C) adversarial
• D) precedent

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