§ 1-1-101 Definition of law
§ 1-1-102 How expressed
§ 1-1-103 Laws — written or unwritten
§ 1-1-104 Written law defined
§ 1-1-105 Constitution and statutes
§ 1-1-106 Public and private statutes
§ 1-1-107 Unwritten law defined
§ 1-1-108 Common law — applicability of
§ 1-1-109 Common law of England — when rule of decision
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Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 1 > Chapter 1 > Part 1 - Meaning of Law

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Writing: includes printing. See Montana Code 1-1-203