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Which development is characteristic of the Pre-Classical period of Roman law (280-27 BCE)?
Which development is characteristic of the Pre-Classical period of Roman law (280-27 BCE)?
- Codification of all existing laws into a comprehensive legal code.
- Strict adherence to customary law without room for interpretation.
- The emergence of legal science and prominent jurists. (correct)
- The decline of the _peregrine praetor_ and focus on citizens' law.
What was the primary role of the peregrine praetor introduced during the Pre-Classical period?
What was the primary role of the peregrine praetor introduced during the Pre-Classical period?
- To adjudicate disputes involving foreign individuals. (correct)
- To manage property disputes within Roman families.
- To serve as a military judge in conquered territories.
- To oversee criminal trials involving Roman citizens.
Which area of law saw significant advancements during the Pre-Classical period?
Which area of law saw significant advancements during the Pre-Classical period?
- Regulations on public works and infrastructure projects.
- Laws concerning the protection and rights of minors. (correct)
- Tax law and revenue collection procedures.
- Maritime law governing sea trade and naval affairs.
What kind of changes occurred to court proceedings in the Pre-Classical Era?
What kind of changes occurred to court proceedings in the Pre-Classical Era?
How did the legal expertise of jurists like Scaevola and Cicero impact Roman law during the Pre-Classical period?
How did the legal expertise of jurists like Scaevola and Cicero impact Roman law during the Pre-Classical period?
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Pre-Classical Law
Pre-Classical Law
Period (280-27 BCE) marked by the rise of legal science and influential jurists.
Scaevola and Cicero
Scaevola and Cicero
Jurists who contributed to legal science during the Pre-Classical period.
Peregrine Praetor
Peregrine Praetor
Official created to deal with legal cases involving foreigners.
Laws protecting minors
Laws protecting minors
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Procedural Reforms
Procedural Reforms
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Study Notes
- Pre-Classical Law (280-27 BCE) saw growth in legal science and the emergence of jurists like Scaevola and Cicero.
- During this period, the peregrine praetor was introduced to handle cases involving foreigners.
- Laws protecting minors and procedural reforms were developed.
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The Pre-Classical period of Roman Law (280-27 BCE) marked significant growth in legal science. Jurists like Scaevola and Cicero emerged during this time. The peregrine praetor was introduced to handle cases involving foreigners.
