Rjack <user@example.net> writes:
American common law is historically based upon English
common law:
"1. This Act shall be known as THE CIVIL CODE OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, and is in Four Divisions, as follows:
. . .
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 courts of this State."
Interesting. When I quoted an Australian law professor in the context of
defining common law contract terms, Rjack took exception, because he
thought such things are determined by the US Circuit courts. Now he has
reversed himself and suddenly English common law is viable again.
What new profound insights will we he provide us with next? Stay tuned!
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