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Islamic Roots of Common Law Explained by Daniel Walker is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses a 1997 article by Professor John Makdisi which argues that Islamic law significantly influenced the development of common law in medieval England. Specifically, Makdisi traces the origins of three key common law institutions - contract law, property law regarding possession, and trial by jury - to similar institutions in Islamic law from the 12th century. The document provides context on Makdisi and his academic background, and summarizes the opening of his North Carolina Law Review
- Author
- Daniel Walker
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- EN