Reconstruction of Civil Law Systems and the Law of Obligations under the English Common Law Heritage

The central theme of this research is to illuminate the role of judicial precedents in the reconstruction of civil law legal systems around the world. Consistent with this pursuit and analysis it will be essential to explore the historical background that underpins the role of judicial precedents in civil legal systems. There are significant differences between civil and common law jurisdictions. Thus evidence will be presented to show that judges have found precedents to be persuasive when adjudicating similar cases. This research will also juxtapose the role judicial precedents against the backdrop of the doctrine of Juris Constantein the development of civil law legal systems.