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Sources of Law
The origins and foundations of the legal system in a particular jurisdiction.
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Common law
The body of law derived from judicial decisions and customs, rather than from statutes or constitutions.
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Law
The system of rules recognized by a country or community that regulates the actions of its members and can be enforced through penalties.
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Legal evolution
The development and changes in the law over time to reflect societal changes and maintain its relevance.
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Magna Carta
A document signed in 1215 that limited the powers of the English monarch and established certain rights and liberties for the people.
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King's Courts
The central courts established by the English monarchs, which became essential for resolving disputes between citizens.
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Court of Exchequer
A court that dealt with royal finances in England and Wales until it was abolished in 1875.
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Court of Common Pleas
A court that dealt with the ownership and possession of land in England and Wales until it was abolished in 1875.
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Court of King's Bench
A court that dealt with serious criminal matters in England and Wales until it was abolished in 1875.
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Assize Courts
Courts established outside of London where royal justices held sittings to hear both criminal and civil matters.
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Court of Exchequer Chamber
An appeal court that was abolished in 1875 and its jurisdiction transferred to the new Court of Appeal.
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Common law (historical sense)
The law applied by the King's judges as opposed to the law applied by local customary courts.
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Common law (case law)
Law developed by judges through the system of precedent as opposed to statute law.
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Writ system
A procedural system in which a claimant had to purchase a writ from the Chancellor before bringing an action before the courts.
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Writ of right
A form of "real action" used to recover land in England and Wales.
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Tort law
The area of law that deals with civil wrongs and provides remedies for those who have been harmed by the wrongful actions of others.
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Law of equity
A system of law developed by the separate Court of Chancery to provide remedies and relief when the common law was inadequate.