The historical development of the court system shows a trend away from decisions being made by the community as a whole and toward decisions being made by one authoritative person.

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The court system has evolved from earlier systems of community-based justice, such as trial by ordeal or trial by combat, to a more centralized system with judges and courts making final decisions instead of community members as a whole. This trend has been observed in many societies throughout history.

The Historical Development of the Court System Shows a Trend