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Scots Law, whiles nae bein unique, differs frae Inglis law whaurby it follaes Roman (Ceevil) Law in mony weys an sae is closer tae the ceevil codes o the Continent nor Inglis Law is. For example, Scots Law disna disteenguish atween "libel" an "slander" - they're baith "defamation". In testate succession, ye canna leave yer wife wi naething, never mind whit yer will says.
General preenciples differs an aw, in creeminal law an it wis Scots Law that brocht in majority deceesions for juries an "dimeenished responsibeelity" as a defence in homicide.
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