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The continental way of doing law. Less emphasis on [[precedent]], they're in denial about the existence of [[contrat fiduciaire|trusts]], but otherwise sensible, if long-winded. You may prefer the [[common law]] if, like us, you are tickled by the idea that the entire law of civil wrongs can be derived from a [[Donoghue v Stevenson - Case Note|rotten snail in a bottle of ginger-beer]].
{{g}}The continental way of doing law. Derives, they will claim, from Julius Caesar and the romance tradition, but basically means a lot of [[legislation]]. Less emphasis on [[precedent]], they’re in denial about the existence of [[contrat fiduciaire|trusts]], but otherwise sensible, if long-winded. You may prefer the [[common law]] if, like us, you are tickled by the idea that the entire law of civil wrongs can be derived from a [[Donoghue v Stevenson - Case Note|rotten snail in a bottle of ginger-beer]].


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The continental way of doing law. Derives, they will claim, from Julius Caesar and the romance tradition, but basically means a lot of legislation. Less emphasis on precedent, they’re in denial about the existence of trusts, but otherwise sensible, if long-winded. You may prefer the common law if, like us, you are tickled by the idea that the entire law of civil wrongs can be derived from a rotten snail in a bottle of ginger-beer.

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