A common endeavour
Reeves, J.
A common endeavour - 2004 - Estates Gazette (0432) 7 August 2004, 60-61(2) .
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.
COMMON LAW
CIVIL LAW
CIVIL CODE
EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE
A common endeavour - 2004 - Estates Gazette (0432) 7 August 2004, 60-61(2) .
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.
COMMON LAW
CIVIL LAW
CIVIL CODE
EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE