The Common law Tradition common law-judge made law that originated in England and was derived from prevailing customs precedent -a court ruling bearing on subsequent legal decisions in similar cases emanates from stare decisis, or standing on decided casesThe Common Law Tradition common law – judge made law that originated in England and was derived from prevailing customs precedent – a court ruling bearing on subsequent legal decisions in similar cases - emanates from stare decisis, or standing on decided cases