Civil law, which is based upon ancient Roman law, is used in many European and Latin American countries. What makes civil law different from other types of laws?

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Answer:

In Civil Law, decisions are made in accordance with fixed codes. In common law, for example, decisions are made based on precedents set by previous cases.

Explanation:

In civil law, judges also perform investigative tasks, unlike common law where the judge is a referee.  Civil law judges also bring charges and question witnesses. Clients are represented in court by lawyers but these lawyers have a less prominent role limited to providing their clients with legal advice. They have a less prominent role in making in-court presentations and oral arguments. Non-litigation tasks like contract drafting may be done by quasi-legal professionals who serve private individuals as well as businesses.

                       

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Civil law is based on written rules.