Impact of the English Common Law on the United States

Impact of the English Common Law on the United States

The British monarchy continues to draw global attention to its rich traditions, which date back to 1066 and perhaps even earlier. The British throne has influenced dozens of nations around the world that are part of its Commonwealth. Although the United States is not part of the British Commonwealth, many of its customs and practices have roots in England. Apart from English being the official language of the United States, its legal system is fashioned after the British legal system. In fact, many of the fundamental principles of injury law, or “tort law,” come directly from England. Originally, the British monarch stood at the top of the legal system, and the King or Queen controlled the appointment of the judges. Today, the appointm