[brooklyn dave]

Steve, no we are based on English Common law. Even though we use many terms from Roman Law it isn't the basis of our law.

[Steve Van Doorn]

"we are based on English Common law"

that is true.. and where did they get theirs from?

[bigsigh]

Does your reply mean that you believe roman law did not influence english common law?

[Bluegrass Federalist]

Steve, no we are based on English Common law. Even though we use many terms from Roman Law it isn't the basis of our law.

State common law is based on English common law. The U.S. Constituion is based on a document drafted and voted on in Philadelphia, and democratically approved by the several states.