Scenario: Common and Civil Law
Delta Computer Corporation is considering the possibility of building a new manufacturing facility in a foreign country in order to lower labour and production costs.The legal department of Delta has raised some issues regarding the two countries which are the top contenders for the new facility.The legal system of Country A is based on civil law,while the legal system of Country B is based on common law.Other than the legal systems of the two countries,all other aspects are virtually identical.Delta's legal experts must determine which system would be the most beneficial to Delta in the long term.
-Which of the following statements is most likely true for Country B and not Country A?

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Common law systems rely more heavily on precedent and case law, while civil law systems rely more on codified laws and legal principles. Therefore, in Country B (common law), detailed contracts that clearly state all potential contingencies would be more important and beneficial to Delta. In Country A (civil law), the focus may be more on general principles and interpretation of the law by judges, rather than strict adherence to contractual provisions.