Okay kiddo, a treatise on law is like a big book that explains the rules we have to follow in our society. Just like how you have rules you have to follow at home or at school, adults have rules they have to follow too!
The treatise talks about things like what is right and wrong, what happens when someone breaks a rule, and how we can make sure that everyone is treated fairly. It helps judges and lawyers understand how to make good decisions and solve problems according to the rules.
In simpler terms, it’s like a really, really big rule book for grown-ups!