Civil Law vs. Common Law: Understanding Legal Systems

The video discusses a hypothetical incident where a roof tile falls on someone's head, leading to a legal case. It explores how the case would be handled differently in Germany, which uses a civil law system, and the US, which uses a common law system. In Germany, the judge applies general legal provisions, while in the US, the judge looks for precedents. The video highlights the differences in legal thinking and processes between civil and common law systems.

In what way does the civil law system rely on codifications?

What role does the doctrine of stare decisis play in common law?