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What is the common law?
The law as interpreted by judges. Courts are bound by the decisions of higher courts. These laws are not written down, but must be abided by.
What is the common law traditon?
The law as interpreted by judges. Courts are bound by the decisions of higher courts. These laws are not written down, but must be abided by.
What must the courts have before they can take a persons life?
due process of law
When the common law does not provide an answer the courts must refer to a statute law for guidance?
Yes, when the common law is silent or unclear on a particular issue, courts may look to statutes for guidance. Statutory law can provide specific rules and regulations that can help fill gaps in the common law or provide clarity on a legal matter. This allows courts to interpret and apply the law in a more consistent and well-informed manner.
What is the term for courts debating the constitutionality of a law?
You may be thinking of the doctrine of judicial review, which allows courts to evaluate laws to determine whether they are constitutional. The law must be part of a case the court is hearing.
What is the alternative of precedent law?
Where the law does not set a precedent to be followed by Courts lower in the Court hierarchy, it must turn to the Statute (or legislation) that is prescribed in that area
When was Law Courts of Brussels created?
Law Courts of Brussels was created in 1883.
When was Victoria Law Courts created?
Victoria Law Courts was created in 1891.
What court uses admirality law?
Admiralty law courts were civil law courts, rather than common law.
Does a judge follow a precedent or a statute law first?
Trial courts are required to follow the law as it is. In the US, the law is "ranked" as follows: Constitution Statute Case law Regulations Additionally, federal law "trumps" state law. So, if a court is faced with a statute and a case that are in conflict, the court must follow the statute. This is one of the ways that congress "checks" courts. If the courts make a ruling on an issue, but congress does not like the precedent, congress can enact a statute that changes the law.
What is the body of law created by the courts called?
The body of law created by the courts is called a statute. This is a very important type of law.
Who signs the bill of rights to make it a a law?
In the federal courts, the president signs the Bill of Rights to grant a law passed. Prior the president signing the bill, the law must pass the approval of Congress.
