Explain the difference between codification and consolidation of law and give examples of each.
Mwangi has stolen some goods from Simiyu. The police prosecute Mwangi for theft and Simiyu sues him for the return of the goods.
Explain under what law the action by the police will be based.
In this action by the police, state what Mwangi will be called.
Under what law would the action brought by Simiyu be and what would Simiyu be called?
Explain the key distinctions between common law and equity.