The king does not make laws, in the sense of rules which the people must obey. Be sure to discuss the jurisprudence that justified this evolution in ancient and modern law. Define customary law. Using the Code of Hammurabi, Code of Gortyn, and the Law of the Twelve Tables as examples, describe the main characteristics of codifications of customary law. In your analysis of customary law, be sure to focus on the issues of certainty and legal change, procedure, legislation, sources of law, and the role of jurists in customary law.
Jurists take the stage for the first time in ancient Rome.
Discuss the ways in which the jurists brought about change while preserving certainty. Illustrate your points with examples from Justinian's Digest. Write an essay covering each of these points. It should be typed, double-spaced, and proofread. You can submit your paper by email.