Civil Law, also known as Civilian Law, is a legal system inspired by Roman law, with laws written into a collection and not determined by judges. This system is derived from the Code of Justinian and is influenced by Germanic, Ecclesiastical, Feudal, and Local Practices. Civil Law focuses on legislation as the sole source of law and uses specially trained judiciary officers for interpretation. Common Law, on the other hand, is created by judges through court decisions and focuses on precedent. This system aims to treat similar cases consistently and relies on past court decisions to resolve disputes. The main difference between the two systems is that Common Law is based on customs, while Civil Law is written and must be adhered to by courts.
### Key Takeaways
– Civil Law is a legal system inspired by Roman law, focusing on written laws and legislation as the sole source of law
– Common Law is created by judges through court decisions and relies on precedent to ensure consistent treatment of similar cases
– The main difference between the two systems is that Common Law is based on customs, while Civil Law is written and must be followed by courts
