Question

Describe the main components of ‘Continental Legal System’

Answer 1

There is less direct contact with the judges in continental legal system, since they base their verdicts on a documentary proof and the legislation is considered to be the main source of law. ... The fundamental principle of division of powers is seen rather different in civil law and common law countries.

Continental law legal system is fundamental law to majority of civil lawyers. Basically, continental system produces common values or principles and makes a distinction between substantive rules and procedural rules.