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|width=100px|{{flag|Ostrov}}
|width=100px|{{flag|Ardenarai}}
|bgcolor=#c0604c|Common
|bgcolor=#c0604c|Common
|The sole Court of Ostrov hears very few cases, although it generally rules based on precedent. It is also worth noting that Ostrov has never had a written constitution.
|Ardenarai adheres to the laws set by their current rulers. There is no real standard, anything could be changed based on a mere whim. Many rulings made in judicial court are "based on tradition".  
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|width=100px|{{flag|Ariseo}}
|bgcolor=#2c88ac|Civil Law
|Ariseo adheres strictly to its civil war which is primarily aimed at serving Imperial Law but also enforcing "Imperial Living Standards". It follows a system where the accused is assumed innocent until proven otherwise, but those accused are often seen negatively within society and within the system.
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|width=100px|<center>{{flag|Magia Regnum}}</center>
|width=100px|{{flag|Bercadie}}
|bgcolor=orange|Religious
|bgcolor=#2c88ac|Civil Law
| The ultimate authority within Magia Regnum lies within the will of the [[Ōrumaiti]] with it's interpretations and decrees being recorded under Ōrumaiti no Michi, the official state religion.
|The civil law code established after the revolution was based on the [[Nova Solaris|Solarian]] ''Ius Civile Nationum.''
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|width=100px|{{flag|Choslow}}
|width=100px|{{flag|Choslow}}
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|There is civil law that governs much of the nation, in the more desert parts of the country there is more influence of religious laws from antiquity.
|There is civil law that governs much of the nation, in the more desert parts of the country there is more influence of religious laws from antiquity.
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|width=100px|{{flag|United States of Kalestya}}
|width=100px|{{flag|Dairana}}
|bgcolor=#74593c|Bijuridical
|bgcolor=#74593c|Bijuridicial
| A mix between the Common Law and small part to the Religious Law.
|Šaja has the supreme court, which sees the most important of cases. Some of the rulings in the court are mainly based on religious factors, as most of the judges (there are 10) are very religious. Though, it is not entirely based on religion
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|width=100px|{{flag|Ekena}}
|width=100px|{{flag|Ekena}}
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| Courts within Ekena have equal but seperate power to that of the legislative and executive body. Their source of law derived from the interpretation of legislations and have a high degree of autonomy and independence from other frameworks to operate.  
| Courts within Ekena have equal but seperate power to that of the legislative and executive body. Their source of law derived from the interpretation of legislations and have a high degree of autonomy and independence from other frameworks to operate.  
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|width=100px |<center>{{flag|Nova Solarius}}</center>
|width=100px|{{flag|Japuile}}
|bgcolor=#2c88ac|Civil Law
|bgcolor=#74593c|Bijuridical
|One of the Oldest Civil Law in Sparkalia known as ''Ius Civile Nationum'' was founded during King Solus I reign, in 7BGD. Everyone is equal within the law, from nobles to peasants.  
| Oros, Limne and Artane have the most important and specialized courts, while the rest of the towns have general courts. In the most important court cases, including treason, the Grand Duke becomes one of the three judges.
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|width=100px |{{flag|Kaidokoku}}
|width=100px |{{flag|Kaidokoku}}
|bgcolor=#2c88ac|Civil Law
|bgcolor=#2c88ac|Civil Law
|Originally the nation used a combination of religious and common law however after the Chinotsuki Empire fell many states chose civil law as to not abide by court decisions made in the imperial era.
|Originally the nation used a combination of religious and common law however after the Chinotsuki Empire fell many states chose civil law as to not abide by court decisions made in the imperial era.
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|width=100px|{{flag|Japuile}}
|bgcolor=#74593c|Bijuridical
| Oros, Limne and Artane have the most important and specialized courts, while the rest of the towns have general courts. In the most important court cases, including treason, the Grand Duke becomes one of the three judges.
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|width=100px|{{flag|Kerussiria}}
|width=100px|{{flag|Kerussiria}}
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|In most of the republic, all is governed by civil law though in more northern and extreme societies, some are governed by religious law but this is considered illegal by the state.
|In most of the republic, all is governed by civil law though in more northern and extreme societies, some are governed by religious law but this is considered illegal by the state.
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|width=100px|{{flag|Dairana}}
|width=100px|{{flag|Kyldigard}}
|bgcolor=#74593c|Bijuridicial
|bgcolor=#2c88ac|Civil Law
|Šaja has the supreme court, which sees the most important of cases. Some of the rulings in the court are mainly based on religious factors, as most of the judges (there are 10) are very religious. Though, it is not entirely based on religion
|Kyldigardian law is based in the National Charter, the constutional document of the Federated Councils of Kyldigard. Premiers typically propose legal propositions usually based on the wills of the people and Councillors and Adjutors typically vote on these laws from within the Njatsejm.
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|width=100px|<center>{{flag|Yulsan}}</center>
|width=100px|<center>{{flag|Magia Regnum}}</center>
|bgcolor=#2c88ac|Civil Law
|bgcolor=orange|Religious
| Only civil laws enacted by the National Assembly are recognized, and religious laws are not.  
| The ultimate authority within Magia Regnum lies within the will of the [[Ōrumaiti]] with it's interpretations and decrees being recorded under Ōrumaiti no Michi, the official state religion.
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|width=100px|{{flag|Tepror}}
|width=100px|{{flag|People's Republic of Maydin Kolfer}}
|bgcolor=#2c88ac|Civil Law
|bgcolor=#74593c|Bijuridical
| The administration teams create the laws, then the MoSs enforce the laws.
| A mix between the Common Law and a bit of the Religious Law.
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|width=100px|{{flag|Ariseo}}
|width=100px |<center>{{flag|Nova Solarius}}</center>
|bgcolor=#2c88ac|Civil Law
|bgcolor=#2c88ac|Civil Law
|Ariseo adheres strictly to its civil war which is primarily aimed at serving Imperial Law but also enforcing "Imperial Living Standards". It follows a system where the accused is assumed innocent until proven otherwise, but those accused are often seen negatively within society and within the system.
|One of the Oldest Civil Law in Sparkalia known as ''Ius Civile Nationum'' was founded during King Solus I reign, in 7BGD. Everyone is equal within the law, from nobles to peasants.  
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|width=100px|{{flag|Ardenarai}}
|width=100px|{{flag|Ostrov}}
|bgcolor=#c0604c|Common
|bgcolor=#c0604c|Common
|Ardenarai adheres to the laws set by their current rulers. There is no real standard, anything could be changed based on a mere whim. Many rulings made in judicial court are "based on tradition".  
|The sole Court of Ostrov hears very few cases, although it generally rules based on precedent. It is also worth noting that Ostrov has never had a written constitution.
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|width=100px|{{flag|Kyldegard}}
|width=100px|{{flag|Tepror}}
|bgcolor=#2c88ac|Civil Law
|bgcolor=#2c88ac|Civil Law
|Kyldegardian law typically begins as popular referenda, verified in ordinance with the constitution by the Council of Wardens, and then usually approved to be voted on by the masses. If it recieves a yes vote from the people, it will then be double-checked by the Council of Wardens and ratified by a simple majority vote from the Council. The constitution is lenient and usually interpreted in many different ways, but common precedent is typically applied in law ratification. Many extensive checks are gone through to verify the integrity of votes, usually requiring hundreds of employed vote checkers per canton, sometimes more.  
| The administration teams create the laws, then the MoSs enforce the laws.
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|width=100px|{{flag|Tyreis}}
|bgcolor=#74593c|Mixed
|The Karthian Civil Code is the main source of law but rulings made by the Supreme Court also carry the force of law along with the Acts of the Rikstoff.
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|width=100px|{{flag|Metamora}}
|width=100px|<center>{{flag|Yulsan}}</center>
|bgcolor=#2c88ac|Civil Law
|bgcolor=#2c88ac|Civil Law
| The Metamoran judicial system is entirely at the behest of its legislative. Juries are allowed only to make suggestions on verdict for minor cases, but judges always have the final verdict on the interpretation of the law; however, major interpretations have to be submitted to the Convocation for review. In good faith of inter-branch cooperations, there has been no recorded instances of the legislature overturning a judge's interpretation of a law.
| Only civil laws enacted by the National Assembly are recognized, and religious laws are not.  
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Latest revision as of 14:54, 25 July 2024

In the present, national legal systems on Sparkalia are commonly divided upon three categories: common law, civil law and religious law, or combinations of these. Many countries' legal systems are shaped by their unique histories, cultures and traditions.

List of national legal systems on Sparkalia

  Civil Law
  Common Law
  Religious Law
  Bijuridical/Mixed

Nation Legal system Details

 Ardenarai

Common Ardenarai adheres to the laws set by their current rulers. There is no real standard, anything could be changed based on a mere whim. Many rulings made in judicial court are "based on tradition".
 Ariseo Civil Law Ariseo adheres strictly to its civil war which is primarily aimed at serving Imperial Law but also enforcing "Imperial Living Standards". It follows a system where the accused is assumed innocent until proven otherwise, but those accused are often seen negatively within society and within the system.
 Bercadie Civil Law The civil law code established after the revolution was based on the Solarian Ius Civile Nationum.
 Choslow Mixed There is civil law that governs much of the nation, in the more desert parts of the country there is more influence of religious laws from antiquity.
 Dairana Bijuridicial Šaja has the supreme court, which sees the most important of cases. Some of the rulings in the court are mainly based on religious factors, as most of the judges (there are 10) are very religious. Though, it is not entirely based on religion
 Ekena Civil Law Courts within Ekena have equal but seperate power to that of the legislative and executive body. Their source of law derived from the interpretation of legislations and have a high degree of autonomy and independence from other frameworks to operate.
 Japuile Bijuridical Oros, Limne and Artane have the most important and specialized courts, while the rest of the towns have general courts. In the most important court cases, including treason, the Grand Duke becomes one of the three judges.
 Kaidokoku Civil Law Originally the nation used a combination of religious and common law however after the Chinotsuki Empire fell many states chose civil law as to not abide by court decisions made in the imperial era.
 Kerussiria Civil Law In most of the republic, all is governed by civil law though in more northern and extreme societies, some are governed by religious law but this is considered illegal by the state.
 Kyldigard Civil Law Kyldigardian law is based in the National Charter, the constutional document of the Federated Councils of Kyldigard. Premiers typically propose legal propositions usually based on the wills of the people and Councillors and Adjutors typically vote on these laws from within the Njatsejm.
 Magia Regnum
Religious The ultimate authority within Magia Regnum lies within the will of the Ōrumaiti with it's interpretations and decrees being recorded under Ōrumaiti no Michi, the official state religion.
 People's Republic of Maydin Kolfer Bijuridical A mix between the Common Law and a bit of the Religious Law.
 Nova Solarius
Civil Law One of the Oldest Civil Law in Sparkalia known as Ius Civile Nationum was founded during King Solus I reign, in 7BGD. Everyone is equal within the law, from nobles to peasants.
 Ostrov Common The sole Court of Ostrov hears very few cases, although it generally rules based on precedent. It is also worth noting that Ostrov has never had a written constitution.
 Tepror Civil Law The administration teams create the laws, then the MoSs enforce the laws.
 Tyreis Mixed The Karthian Civil Code is the main source of law but rulings made by the Supreme Court also carry the force of law along with the Acts of the Rikstoff.
 Yulsan
Civil Law Only civil laws enacted by the National Assembly are recognized, and religious laws are not.