SOURCES OF
LAW
ENGLISH
LAW
,INTRODUCTION
•Law of England composed of 3
great elements i.e
✓
common law
✓
equity
✓
legislation
,DEFINITION OF “LAW”
•Article 160 FC
•“law” includes written law, the
common law in so far as it is in
operation in the Federation or any
part thereof, and any custom or
usage having the force of law in the
Federation or any part thereof;
, WHAT IS COMMON LAW?
• Law that is common to the whole of
England
• Law created by customs of the people
and decisions of judges
• Law developed by the old courts of
common law as distinct from equity
developed by ct of Chancery
• Law of England or of other countries that
have adopted Eng law as a starting point
LAW
ENGLISH
LAW
,INTRODUCTION
•Law of England composed of 3
great elements i.e
✓
common law
✓
equity
✓
legislation
,DEFINITION OF “LAW”
•Article 160 FC
•“law” includes written law, the
common law in so far as it is in
operation in the Federation or any
part thereof, and any custom or
usage having the force of law in the
Federation or any part thereof;
, WHAT IS COMMON LAW?
• Law that is common to the whole of
England
• Law created by customs of the people
and decisions of judges
• Law developed by the old courts of
common law as distinct from equity
developed by ct of Chancery
• Law of England or of other countries that
have adopted Eng law as a starting point
