when did the doctrine of precedent begin to emerge in english common law
Common law The doctrine of precedent developed during the 12th and 13th centuries,[73] as the collective judicial decisions that were based in tradition, custom and precedent.[74]
Promise In the law of contract, an exchange of promises is usually held to be legally enforceable, according to the Latin maxim pacta sunt servanda.
All that glitters is not gold While early expressions of the idea are known from at least the 12th century, the current saying is derived from a 16th century line by William Shakespeare.
Star-crossed The phrase was coined in the prologue of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet:
Natural and legal rights According to Locke there are three natural rights:
Marriage license Today, they are a legal requirement in some jurisdictions and may also serve as the record of the marriage itself, if signed by the couple and witnessed.