English Legal System And Legal Method

english legal system

Common Law

Legal system based on judicial decisions and precedents.

Statutory Law

Laws enacted by legislative bodies.

Case Law

Law established by previous court decisions.

Precedent

Legal decision serving as an authoritative rule for future cases.

Hierarchy of Courts

System of courts with varying levels of authority.

Judiciary

Branch of government responsible for interpreting laws.

Legal Profession

Individuals involved in the practice of law.

Solicitor

Legal professional providing advice, preparing legal documents, and representing clients in lower courts.

Barrister

Legal professional specializing in courtroom advocacy and representing clients in higher courts.

Legal Method

Systematic approach to analyzing and applying legal principles.

Legal Reasoning

Process of applying logic and principles to reach legal conclusions.

Legal Research

Investigation and analysis of legal sources to support legal arguments.

Doctrine of Precedent

Principle that courts are bound by decisions of higher courts.

Stare Decisis

Latin term meaning "to stand by things decided," emphasizing the importance of precedent.

Ratio Decidendi

Reasoning behind a court's decision that establishes a precedent.

Obiter Dicta

Statements made by a judge in passing that are not binding as precedent.

Legal Citation

Formal reference to legal authorities in legal documents.

Judicial Review

Power of courts to review the constitutionality of laws and government actions.

Legal System

Framework of laws, institutions, and procedures governing a society.

Adversarial System

Legal system where parties present their cases before a neutral judge or jury.