Alabama § 1-3-1 - Common Law of England Adopted.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 1-3-1 — Common Law of England Adopted., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-3-1. Common Law of England Adopted.
The common law of England, so far as it is not inconsistent with the Constitution, laws and institutions of this state, shall, together with such institutions and laws, be the rule of decisions, and shall continue in force, except as from time to time it may be altered or repealed by the Legislature.
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Section 1-3-1 ("Common Law of England Adopted.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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