A common endeavour
Series: Estates Gazette ; (0432) 7 August 2004, 60-61(2)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Highlights the differences between the two dominant European legal systems: continental civil law derived from the law of ancient Rome and the common law of England, Wales and Northern Ireland based on custom and the binding nature of precedent. Explains the principles behind each system, style and rules. The European Court of Justice which follows civil law can impose interpretation problems for the English courts.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS68158 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 127125-1001 |
Highlights the differences between the two dominant European legal systems: continental civil law derived from the law of ancient Rome and the common law of England, Wales and Northern Ireland based on custom and the binding nature of precedent. Explains the principles behind each system, style and rules. The European Court of Justice which follows civil law can impose interpretation problems for the English courts.