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Greek lawLegal systems of the ancient Greeks. Each city-state administered its own laws, many of which were laid down in written statutes. The harsh law code of Draco and the more humane one of Solon are two of the most famous. Unlike Roman law, Greek law produced little analytical jurisprudence, though the philosophers examined abstract concepts of justice. Those who sat in judgment based their verdicts less on notions of equity than on the statutes' literal meaning. Both private and criminal procedures began with the summoning of the defendant to the magistrate and the filing of a written complaint. A type of arbitration was available in civil suits. Enforcement of a judgment was generally left to the plaintiff. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In contrast, Greek law appears to recognize suits against classification societies. These immigrants, many of whom were builders, took advantage of a Greek law, which said that if a house was built and roofed in one night, the person who built it was entitled to keep it. In accordance with Greek law, TIM Hellas and Troy GAC executed the merger agreement in the form of a notarial deed and submitted it to the competent Prefecture for approval. |
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