There are many things that Napoleon Bonaparte was known for — his leadership abilities, his rise and fall, his height, his hand tucked in his coat, Josephine. In Louisiana, however, he is widely known for establishing the Napoleonic Code adopted from France that guides the legal system in the state.
Bonaparte’s influence on Louisiana’s civil law system intrigued Eric Tong, of Denham Springs.
“I understand that our legal system here in Louisiana is different because of our French and Spanish colonial history, but what are some of the specific major differences setting it apart from other states," Tong said. "In what ways does this affect everyday life, common legal situations, the ease of doing business in Louisiana, et cetera?”
