Reception of Roman Law
Overtime, the legal staff of the ruling monarchs of western Europe became predominately staffed by men with a university education. Although they might have gone to different universities, the legal curriculum, (principally focusing on Roman and Canon law) and the use of common texts meant that they shared a common mindset & understanding of legal concepts. At least in private/civil law matters, these university trained men sought a reconciliation across jurisdictional boundaries. In their judicial and administrative posts they may have encountered more local practices, owing more to the customs or laws inherited from the Germanic or tribal traditions.
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Ius Romanum medii aevi - - Roman 500 I92
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