Well into the 19th century, ancient maxims played a large role in common law adjudication. Many of these maxims had originated in Roman Law, migrated to England before the introduction of Christianity to the British Isles, and were typically stated in Latin even in English decisions.
Throughout the 19th century, ancient maxims held a significant role in common law adjudication. Many of these maxims originated from Roman Law, migrated to England before the arrival of Christianity in the British Isles, and were frequently expressed in Latin even within English legal decisions.