But the French and Spanish settlements in Louisiana have left it the legacy of the Civil Law, and so made the practice of law in its courts a matter requiring special study, and presenting special perplexities.
Reid discusses the complexities of Louisiana's legal system due to its Civil Law heritage from French and Spanish influences.
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