Asked by Brittaney Revere on Sep 28, 2024
Which of the following is a primary source of law?
A) Common law doctrines
B) Case law
C) Restatements of the law
D) Treatises
E) Common law doctrines and case law
Common Law Doctrines
Principles and rules developed through decisions of courts rather than through legislative statutes, forming a significant part of the legal system in common law countries.
Case Law
Law established by previous court decisions and based on interpretations of statutes, regulations, and past rulings.
Restatements
Authoritative texts written by legal scholars that summarize and clarify the principles of common law in the United States on various subjects.
- Comprehend the differences between primary and secondary legal sources.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the differences between primary and secondary legal sources.