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Much of statute law derives from 'common law,' but due to the changeability of application, and continuosly changing interpretations of common law over the centuries, a more solid, stable, and uniform system of law had to be designed, so that the "the law" could be applied equally to everyone regardless of where they happened to live. Statute law applies to EVERYBODY and is applied UNIFORMLY, EVERYWHERE in the country, regardless municipality, state, or location.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y ago(in the US) much statute law IS based on common law however, the body of common law grew so large over the centuries that it became impossilble to apply it universally in ALL situations, and the laws had to be reduced to writing so that the same laws were enforced everywher and the interpretation of the law was based on the same set of decisions.
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What makes law?
Common law (judge based law) and Statues ( fed/state/local gov)
What are the 6 statutes of legality in contract law?
civil statues criminal statues usury statues gambling statues sunday statues and licensing statues
Can Criminal defendants be prosecuted in federal court for common law crimes?
noAdded: (in the US) Although some laws may be based on on 'common law' and common law principles, the courts adjudicate only statute laws.
What are the four types of criminal law?
The four types of criminal law are felonies, misdemeanors, infractions, and treason. Felonies are more serious crimes that are typically punishable by imprisonment for one year or more. Misdemeanors are less serious offenses with penalties usually involving fines or imprisonment for less than one year. Infractions are minor violations that often result in fines rather than jail time. Treason refers to actions that betray one's country, typically involving acts against the government.
In Common law is there a difference betweencivil law and criminal law?
So-called "common Law" can contain references to things both criminal and civil. See related link below:
What impact does common law have on contemporary American Criminal Justice?
Criminal Law statutes are codifications of the common law that has been handed down for hundreds of years.
What is Another name for criminal law?
common lawAdded: Not exactly. SOME criminal law is derived from 'common law' but much of common law also reflects civil law as well. For a more precise answer you must be more specific in phrasing your question.
What has the author Edwin R Keedy written?
Edwin R. Keedy has written: 'Cases and statues on administration of the criminal law' -- subject(s): Criminal procedure, Cases
What are the four general sources of criminal law?
common, statuate, civilAnother View: (in the US) only one kind of criminal law is enforced: statute law.There is no such thing as 'civil' criminal law, and ;common law,' unless codified as a a statute, is un-enforceable.
What law is based on the assumption that acts injure not just individuals but society as a whole?
criminal law
What is a system of law based on precendents and customs called?
Common law focus' on precedent and makes decisions based on previous similar cases- although I'm not sure if "custom" falls into the same category
What law is based on wrongs committed against society?
Criminal laws
