Common law was developed after the Norman conquest of England in 1066 through the verdicts of _________ who used local customs and rules of conduct as guides for decision-making.

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Common law was developed through the verdicts of royal judges who interpreted and applied existing customs and rules of conduct in their decisions. Juries did not play a significant role in the development of common law until much later. Popes and kings were not involved in the development of English common law.

Common Law Was Developed After the Norman Conquest of England