The Decemviri & 12 Tables of Roman Law – Lecture 14 (History of Rome)

Before the Twelve Tables, what was the status of Roman law?

1. A.Written, but kept secret by the priestly colleges
2. B.Written and posted in the forum, but only in archaic Latin
3. C.Oral — handed down by custom, with no public written code
4. D.Written entirely by the patrician Senate and binding only on patricians