Common Law Refers to a Legal System Based On

Common law refers to a legal system based on:

A) religious guidelines.
B) the official dictates of the government ruling a country.
C) a detailed set of laws that constitute a code on how the law is applied to the facts.
D) traditions and precedence, wherein judges interpret the law and judicial rulings can set precedent.
E) the customs and traditions followed by the dominant cultural group of a particular country.