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Paralegal

Category - Legal System

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The King’s Court of Common Pleas was ___________________.
  1. The court system in the American colonies prior to adoption of the U.S. Constitution.
  2. The original name of the Delaware Chancery Court.
  3. A court of law in England for resolving disputes between commoners.
  4. A court of equity in England for resolving disputes based on fairness.
Explanation
Answer: C - A court of law in England for resolving disputes between commoners. The King’s Court of Common Pleas was established in England to resolve disputes between commoners based on strict rules of law. Filing writs (now called complaints) eventually became a technical process, and claims were dismissed for failure to comply with the technical requirements. In response, the Court of Chancery was developed to resolve claims based on fairness and equity.
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