Major legal systems in the world

Ali Mohamed, Ashgar Ali (2014) Major legal systems in the world. In: Malaysian Legal System. Malaysian Current Law Journal, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 57-78. ISBN 978-967-0748-71-9

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Abstract

The application of legal system varies from country to country and is largely shaped by the unique history of a particular country. Generally, the most widespread legal systems in the world are the Civil Law, the Common Law and the Religious Law. This chapter discusses the general characteristics of the above three major legal systems in the world.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Additional Information:	2924/40387
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws > Department of Civil Law
Depositing User:	Dr Ashgar Ali Ali Mohamed
Date Deposited:	29 Dec 2014 15:48
Last Modified:	08 Apr 2015 12:36
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/40387

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