WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In 450 the code was formally posted, likely on bronze tablets, in the Roman Forum. The written recording of the law in the Twelve Tables enabled the plebeians both to become acquainted with the law and to protect themselves against patricians’ abuses of power.

Detailed explanation-2: -After some resistance from the patricians, a committee produced 12 bronze tablets that together contained Rome’s first law code. Called the Twelve Tables, this code recorded important legal concepts such as: rules to settle boundary and other property disputes. formulas to make contracts and wills.

Detailed explanation-3: -The people eventually revolted against the leaders and, in 450 BC, some laws were written on stone tablets for everyone to see. These laws became known as the Law of the Twelve Tables. Many of the protections and rights given to people under Roman law only applied to Roman citizens.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first written law code of ancient Rome is referred to as the Twelve Tables. The Twelve Tables were the foundation of Roman law. Displayed in the Roman Forum, the Twelve Tables laid out the duties and rights of all Roman citizens.