English And Roman-Dutch Law: Being A Statement Of The Differences Between The Law Of England And Roman-Dutch Law (1903) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166056490)

""English and Roman-Dutch Law: Being a Statement of the Differences between the Law of England and Roman-Dutch Law"" is a book written by George Thomas Morice and published in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive comparison of the legal systems of England and the Netherlands, specifically the Roman-Dutch law that influenced the legal system of South Africa. The author begins by outlining the historical development of both legal systems and their respective sources of law. He then delves into the differences between the two systems, including their approaches to contract law, property law, and criminal law. The book also covers topics such as the role of judges, the use of legal precedent, and the influence of religion on the legal systems. Overall, ""English and Roman-Dutch Law"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in comparative law or the history of legal systems. It provides a detailed analysis of the similarities and differences between two important legal systems, shedding light on the complexities of legal history and the ongoing evolution of the law.As Prevailing In South Africa And Some Other Of The British Colonies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Thomas Morice
ISBN-10: 116605649X
ISBN-13: 9781166056490
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 418
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.85d