Question

Zane Computer Corporation is considering the possibility of building a new manufacturing facility in a foreign country in order to lower labor and production costs. The legal department of Zane has raised some issues regarding the two countries which are the top contenders for the new facility. The legal system of Country A is based on civil law, while the legal system of Country B is based on common law. Other than the legal systems of the two countries, all other aspects are virtually identical. Zane’s legal experts must determine which system would be the most beneficial to Zane in the long-term.Which of the following supports Country A over Country B?a) Contracts are so detailed that they are expensive to draft.b) Intellectual property rights are loosely upheld and enforced.c) Judges confer with legislators on international business issues.d) Contractual con-compliance provisions are broader in scope.

Answer 1

Answer:

d) Contractual non-compliance provisions are broader in scope.

Explanation:

Both common law and civil law were originated in western Europe. Common law comes from medieval England while civil law comes from ancient Roman Empire. Common law is more flexible than civil law, so that allows different interpretations of the law. Since civil law is more rigid, contractual non-compliance provisions must include all possible contingencies and their outcomes.