Custom of merchants: A system of customs, originating among merchants, and allowed for the benefit of trade as part of the common law. Page 303
Law-merchant; law of merchants: The rules applicable to commercial paper were transplanted into the common law from the law merchant. They had their origin in the customs and course of business of merchants and bankers, and are now recognized by the courts because they are demanded by the wants and conveniences of the mercantile world. Pages 670-671.
Roman Law: The common law of England has been largely influenced by the Roman law, in several respects:“Through the development of commercial law. Page 910
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