Common Law
Common Law originated in this country
Great Brittan
Is Roman Civil Law a strict or loose interpretation of a legal act?
Strict
How many jurors are on a criminal trial?
12
How many jurors are on a civil trial?
6 or 8
In a legal system, equity is also known as this?
Fairness
In US Common law courts, laws are based on this?
Current standards of Society
Who decides your fate in a Roman Civil Law court?
Judges or Justices
Are all crimes based on punishment or restitution?
If a person is held responsible for a civil act (Lawsuit) they are this?
Liable
Any laws passed by elected officials are called this
Statutes
This Common Law idea means the power to decide a case
Jurisdiction
Roman Civil Law
In order to prove a defendant committed a crime, the proof must be this
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Civil lawsuits protect this
Personal or property rights
These are court orders meant to stop something from taking place
Injunctions
This latin term means to adhere to things decided
Stare Decisis
What is the only US state that uses Roman Civil Law as its basis in state courts?
Louisiana
All crimes are considered to be against this
Society
When a person files a lawsuit against another person, the proof must be this correct?
51% or more or beyond a preponderance of evidence
Laws grouped together are called this
Codes
Common law follows prior court decisions to use as a guide for current cases. What is this called?
Precedent
Is Roman Civil Law based on building and interpreting law over time?
NO. Based on well established, written law
If a criminal Law is passed by local Hamburg elected officials, its called this
Ordinance
The standard of proof for a civil trial is this
Based on a preponderance of evidence
These are laws set by Kings, Queens or religious figures
Positive Law