BUSA 2106 - LEGAL ENVIRONMENT: Law: Where Did It Come From? Edwin K. PalmerWhere did it/does it come from? CUSTOM…o Ritualso Habitso Public opiniono Religiono SentimentAll leading to a required degree of cooperation…LAWLaw evolves from ..Experience“The life of the law is experience, not logic."Justice Oliver Wendell HolmesWhere did it/does it come from? COMMON LAW…o Judicial decisions/Judge made lawo Descendent of English Common Law System…LAWWhere did it/does it come from? STARE DECISIS…o Precedento Stand by prior judicial decisions…LAWWhere did it/does it come from? STATUTORY LAW…o Legislatively enacted lawso Codes…LAWAdministrative LawAdministrative Agencies.. the Fourth Branch of GovernmentAdministrative Rules.. And the Power of SameCivil Law and Criminal LawCivil Law – People to People.. Preponderance of EvidenceCriminal Law – People and Society.. Beyond a Reasonable DoubtLaws are ..Enforceable rules governing relationships among individuals and between individuals and society.LESSONS TO BE LEARNEDI’ve read many books about heroes and crooks and I’ve learned much from both of their styles.- Jimmy
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