What is the Civil Law Legal System: Codes and Status

This Skill Bit talks about how is Civil law based on comprehensive written codes, limiting judicial discretion. It originates from Roman law and prioritizes legal predictability and stability over flexibility. Judges focus on applying the law rather than creating it. Civil law relies on comprehensive written codes for legal rules. These codes, created by the legislature, offer clarity, organization, and predictability in applying the law across various legal domains.

Duration approx. 4 Min.

Tier: basics

A part of Civil versus Common Law course.