The common law is divided into:

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 1-01-04

  • 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.

1.    Public law, or the law of nations; and

2.    Domestic or municipal law.