Just How Common is the Common Law? A Historical and Comparative Perspective
Extract: In the days of the British Empire, the colonies were expected to maintain consistency with the common law of England as expounded by the English courts and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in particular. The Privy Council was the final appellate court for the colonies. In 1879, S...
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Bond University
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Series: | Bond Law Review |
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