California · Civil Code

CIV §22.2: The common law of England, so far as it is not repugnant to or inconsistent with the Constitution of the United States, or the Constitution or laws of this State, is the rule of decision in all the co

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English common law applies as the rule of decision in all courts, unless it conflicts with the U.S. Constitution, state constitution, or state laws.

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The common law of England, so far as it is not repugnant to or inconsistent with the Constitution of the United States, or the Constitution or laws of this State, is the rule of decision in all the courts of this State.

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