The form of law originating in England during the middle ages in which judicial precedents, rather than legislative statutes, ar
e the basis for most laws is best described by which of the selections listed below? Select one: A. statutory law B. civil law C. military law D. common law
<u>Common law</u> is a <u>legal system</u> that derives most of its principles from judicial decisions and adherence to those prior decisions in subsequent cases. The U.S employs a combination of common law, statutory law (laws written by legislatures), and regulatory law (rules put in place by the Executive branch).
