Code Law
Code law is law that is enacted by legislatures.
- called lex scripta
- law that is written down
- attempts to state the complete system of law for a state or federal government
- citizens are all bound by the terms of the written law
- In U.S., common law and code law work together in most states to form the laws that society must follow
- been a strong movement within the law to codify the common law
- to help make sure that citizens understand the law
- Once a code or statute provision is made that addresses the common law, it supersedes the common law in that area