Case / The Role of Ius Commune in Medieval Law
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6 pages defining the concept of Ius Commune and explaining a specific Medieval Jurist's decision in a particular model case based upon this fundamental principle. The case involved a widower seeking to retain her dowry -- against the will of her late husband's family who wanted it for themselves. The case itself is not available. No Bibliography.
Filename: Medivlaw.wps

Common Law
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This 3 page paper examines the common law system in the U.S. and its history. British history is touched on as well as the Founder's design of the system of checks and balances. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA444law.rtf

Common Law in England; The Impact of the Magna Carta and Developments During the Tudors
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English common law has developed over a long period of time. This 9 page paper consider the impact that the Magna Carta and the changes during the Tudor period have had on common law. The paper looks at the position before these events and how they changed the view and use of common law. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEcmlaw1.rtf