Overview of the Common Law

Autor: Georghios M. Pikis
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: An Analysis of the English Common Law, Principles of Equity and their Application in a former British Colony, Cyprus ISBN: 9789004313736
An Analysis of the English Common Law, Principles of Equity and their Application in a former British Colony, Cyprus
DOI: 10.1163/9789004313736_009
Popis: The book deals with the genesis, formation and development of two fundamental aspects of English Law, common law and equity. The common law laid down the rules governing cohabitation in communities and human rights. Equity was the offspring of natural law designed to prevent and remedy injustice resulting from unconscionable conduct. English law including both common law and equity was introduced in former British Colonies and dominions. In most of them it was retained after independence. This is the principal legacy of English colonization of countries. The introduction, application and retention of English law is reflected in Cyprus, a former British colony.
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