The Body of Legal Rules of Today That Were Derived

question 2

Essay

The body of legal rules of today that were derived from fundamental usages and customs of antiquity, particularly as they appeared in medieval England, and from modern judgments of appellate courts that recognize and apply those customs in specific cases, is called the ________________ .​

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Definitions:

Liability

A financial debt or obligation that an entity is required to pay to another entity in the future.

Creditor

An individual, organization, or other entity that lends money or extends credit to another party.

Asset

An asset is a resource with economic value that an individual, corporation, or country owns or controls with the expectation that it will provide future benefit.

Invested Cash

Funds that are placed into a business by its owners or shareholders with the expectation of generating profits or income.