I msut indentify and explain wether there is a difference between common law and statutory law?

Question

this is a question for my law class

Answer 1

There is a difference.

Answer 2

Statutory law is law that has been created by lawmakers, ie attorneys and judges. Used throughout country as a set standard Common law is something that started out as a custom that has been used for a long period of time and has been made a law, usually only used locally or state. Both are ideas derivived from old English law.

Answer 3

Common law is judicially created law. That is it is law as spelled out in judicial decisions that are binding on inferior courts. Statutory law is enacted by the legislative branch. Common law usually comes about when there are ambiguities in an area or the statutory law is silent on a question. Statutory law is superior than common law in the sense that when the legislature does say something clearly about an issue, it's pronouncement is binding.

Answer 4

common law: The body of law derived from judicial opinions and decisions.

statutory law: The body of law that is derived from statutes or constitutions.

The other answers I read were ridiculous. I am a straight A student in law, and I know what I'm talking about. This is so basic, I literally learned it my first day of school.

Answer 5

Common law can be written or inferred such as in a contract of employment or a "gentleman's agreement etc.(sometimes referred to "grey law") Statutory law must be written and enacted by Parliament. (black and white law)