Common law seems to me as law that has been interpreted in the past by higher courts. These interpretations are more traditional and are formed from past practices. Code law on the other hand is more set in stone and created by the governing body. These laws are created between three categories; commercial, Civil and Criminal. One example that sticks out is common law is established by use and code law is established by registration. Code law brings more order where common law seems to be more practical and easy going. There are other forms of law out there including Islamic law. This is created as an interpretation from the Koran. The main focus is encompassing the religious duties and obligations.
Rachel Nehring says
Learning about the differences between common, code, and Islamic law was new to me. I like how you broke it down and explained each one. I think it’s interesting how we can see how the U.S. uses common law by using courts and precedence. Although I have never physically been to countries that use code law, I can remember learning about their government and how they go about their laws and interpreting God. Although we have very different laws and go about our lives I think it’s amazing how we can all relativity get along and still work together on a global scale.