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COMMON LAW

COMMON LAW
ScnMaster
the law of a country or state based on custom, usage and the decisions and opinions of law courts; distinguished from statute law (law established by a legislative body). Common law was originated and developed in England. Freedom Congress Glossary (approved 5-9-90)
COMMON LAW
ScnTUEU
the law of a country or state based on custom, usage and the decisions and opinions of law courts; distinguished from statute law (law established by a legislative body). Common law was originated and developed in England.the law of a country or state based on custom, usage and the decisions and opinions of law courts; distinguished from statute law (law established by a legislative body). Common law was originated and developed in England. They rather uniformly have trouble with me because I studied English common law at Oxford in 1804. -CCH Steps 5-7 (7 July 1957)