00000nam 2200000 4500 INLIS000000000010544 20220603105933 0010-0622000015 ta 220603################g##########0#eng## 9789004313729 349.569 349.569 PIK a Pikis, Georghios M. An Analysis of the English Common Law, Principles of Equity and Their Application in a Former British Colony, Cyprus / Georghios M. Pikis vol. 93 Leiden : Brill Nijhoff, 2017 xxii, 109 pages ; 24 cm Common Law The book deals with the genesis, formation and development of two fundamental aspects of English Law, common law and equity. The common law laid down the rules giverning cohabitation in communities and human rights. Equity was the offspring of natural law designed to prevent and remedy injustice resulting from unconscionable conduct. English law including law and equity was introduced in former British Colonies and dominions. In most of them it was retained after independence. This is the principal legacy of English colonization of countries. Their introduction, application and retention of English Law is reflected in Cyprus, a former British Colony. 26339/MKRI-P/XII-2017