Roman_Law__Spirit1.pptVIP

Spirit of Roman Law Introduction Roman law in a broad sense refers not only to the legal system of ancient Rome, but also to the law that was applied throughout most of Western Europe until the end of the 18th century. In some countries like Germany the practical application of Roman law lasted even longer. Introduction For these reasons, many modern civil law systems in Europe and elsewhere are heavily influenced by Roman law. This is especially true in the field of private law. Introduction Even the English and North American Common law owes some debt to Roman law although Roman law exercis