The Creation of the Ius Commune: From Casus to Regula

by John W. Cairns and Paul J. du Plessis

This book discusses in detail how medieval scholars reacted to the casuistic discussions in the inherited Roman texts, particularly the Digest of Justinian. It shows how they developed medieval Roman law into a system of rules that formed a universal common law for Western Europe. Because there has been little research published in English beyond grand narratives on the history of law in Europe, this book fills an important gap in the literature.
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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0748638970
• ISBN13: 9780748638970
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.3" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher