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common law A law derived from common usage, ancient customs, or the pronouncements and interpretations of courts.Contrast with code law,or civil law,which relies on statutory enactments for the articulation of rights and responsibilities, and then judicial interpretation of those statutes. English law,and almost all American law,is based on common law.The law in France is based on the Napoleonic code,and the law in Louisiana is based on that code also.(Because of the completely different underpinnings of Louisiana law,it is rare to find a lawyer or real estate agent outside the state who will offer an opinion regarding real estate law within the state.) When reading definitions of words,one should pay attention to whether the definition recites “at common law” or “at civil law.” How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It also sets a precedent nationwide that the Department of Energy must comply with federal law, common sense and basic standards of decency. Would preempt any statutory law, common law, rule, or regulation of a state. The convention is important, nevertheless, because it establishes "methods to reconcile the differing legal philosophies of the Civil Law, Common Law, and other systems with respect to the taking of evidence. |
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