Chapter VI
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ROMAN JURISPRUDENCE.
Genius of the Romans for Government and Laws—Development of Jurisprudence—Legislative Sources—Judicial Power—Courts of Law—The Profession of Law—Great Lawyers and Jurists—Ancient Codes—Imperial Codes—The Law of Persons—Rights of Citizens, of Foreigners, of Slaves— Laws of Marriage, of Divorce, of Adoption—Paternal Power— Guardianship—Laws relating to Real Rights—Law of Obligations—Laws of Succession—Testaments and Legacies—Actions and Procedure in Civil Suits—Criminal Law