How did judges in medieval England develop 'common law'?

ABy asking the House of Lords to vote
BBy taking orders from the king
CBy following earlier decisions and traditionRight answer
DBy writing every law down in a code

Answer: By following earlier decisions and tradition

English judges built common law through precedence, meaning following previous decisions, and tradition. The idea that judges are independent of government also began to take hold.

From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "The Middle Ages". Practice question 77 of 651, written in our own words.

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