Contrary to popular belief, the common law has been codified in many jurisdictions in many areas; examples include the Law of General Obligations of New York State, the English Criminal Code (originally judge-made common law) and the California Civil Code.
The common law has been codified in many jurisdictions in many areas. This was contrary to popular belief. Examples include the Law of General Obligations of New York State (originally judge-made common law). Examples include the Law of General Obligations of the California Civil Code. New York State is the English Criminal Code.