mar 24, 1150 - law in England

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had a variety of local laws, not organised. Henry II however established the royal judges and gradually developed the idea of common law. The verdict for a case became the standard for future similar cases. This continues untill today and England does not, like America have a constitution. later Henry appoints Sherrifs. The earliest form of a jury is also from England in this time. Much more frequently 12 people would be discussing innocent or guilty.

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