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Comparative Overview of Legal Systems by Lauren Tansley is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document summarizes the major legal systems and types of law around the world. It discusses the three primary legal systems - civil law, common law, and Chinese legal systems. It provides details on the characteristics and sources of law for civil law and common law traditions. Civil law is codified and based on statutes while common law relies on judicial precedent. It also briefly outlines the Chinese legal tradition and the current Chinese legal system under the Communist party.

Author

Lauren Tansley

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EN