Question

english common law
joseph snyder
important english laws
open - ended question
what is the difference between common law and statutory law?
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Explanation:

Common Law is developed by courts through judicial decisions (stare decisis, based on precedent from cases like past court rulings). Statutory Law is enacted by legislative bodies (e.g., Parliament, Congress) as written statutes/laws, like the UK's Companies Act or US's Clean Air Act. Common Law is judge - made, evolves over time with cases, while Statutory Law is codified, created by legislatures, and has clear written provisions.

Answer:

• Common Law: Developed by courts through judicial decisions (precedent - based, e.g., from past court cases, follows "stare decisis"). It evolves over time as new cases are decided, with judges interpreting and applying legal principles from prior rulings.
• Statutory Law: Enacted by legislative bodies (e.g., parliaments, congresses) as written statutes. It is codified, has clear written provisions, and is created through the legislative process (drafting, debating, voting on bills to become law, e.g., a country’s tax law or environmental protection statute).