Asked by Hannah Fisher on Jun 30, 2024

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Secondary sources of law

A) are from the Roman tradition of law.
B) cannot be used in court cases.
C) are books and articles that summarize, synthesize, and explain the primary sources of law.
D) are notoriously unreliable.

Roman Tradition

Cultural and legal practices originating from ancient Rome that have influenced Western legal systems.

Secondary Sources

Publications or materials that interpret, analyze, or summarize information from primary sources.

Primary Sources

Original documents or evidence directly related to a topic, used in research to provide direct or firsthand evidence.

  • Understand the distinction between primary and secondary sources of law.
  • Recognize the role of secondary sources in interpreting and understanding the law.
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Lourie PetersJul 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Secondary sources of law, such as legal encyclopedias, treatises, law review articles, and annotations, provide commentary, analysis, and synthesis of primary sources of law (statutes, case law, regulations, etc.), making them essential for legal research and understanding the application of law. They are not primary law themselves but help explain and interpret it.