Common Law
Combination of English common law, customary law and Islamic law
Customary law is based on customs and traditions of a particular community, often passed down orally, whereas common law is based on judicial decisions and precedent established by courts. Customary law is specific to a particular community, while common law is more standardized and applies broadly within a jurisdiction.
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Common law. Common law is not as binding as statutory law and can be overturned by a higher court or a later court.
The four basic legal traditions are common law, civil law, religious law, and customary law. Common law is derived from judicial decisions. Civil law is based on codified statutes. Religious law is based on religious texts and teachings. Customary law is based on long-standing customs and practices.
Customary law
Hezron Randa has written: 'Problems of interaction between English imposed system of law and Luo customary law in Kenya' -- subject- s -: Common law, Customary law, Law, Luo - Kenya and Tanzania -
The existence of legislation is essentially de jure whereas customary law exists de facto.Legislation grows out of the theoretical principles but customary law grows out of practise and long existence.legislation as a source is historically much latter as compared to customary law which is oldest form of law.Legislation is an essential characteristic of modern society whereas the customary law has developed through primitive society.legislation is complete, precise, written in form and easily accessible,whereas customary law is mostly unwritten and is difficult to trace.
Chike Akosa has written: 'Know your customary law through customary court judgements' -- subject(s): Cases, Customary law
Kris Onubuleze has written: 'Customary law in Nigeria' -- subject(s): Customary law
Aharon Layish has written: 'Legal documents from the Judean desert' -- subject(s): Bedouin Law, Customary law, Wilderness of Judaea, Customary law (Islamic law) 'Divorce in the Libyan family' -- subject(s): Customary law, Divorce (Islamic law)