We still have multilayer law

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We still have multilayer law

Author: * Widimir Ostrogoth - 3 Posts on this thread out of 52 Posts sitewide.
Date: Feb 13, 2003 - 10:06

I have never really thought much of the system of laws as used by either Canute or William. However, I did think of one thing that Maria pointed out about the multilayered system.

We still have a multilayered system of laws at lest in the USA.

Civil law for all of us peasent serfs

and

Military law for all the norman army, navy, airforce and marines.

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