North Carolina General Statutes 31D-1-104. Common law and principles of equity
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Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 31D-1-104
- 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, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
The common law and principles of equity supplement this Chapter, except to the extent modified by this Chapter or another statute of this State. (2015-205, s. 3(a).)