In this state there is no common law in any case in which the law is declared by the code.

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 1-01-06

  • 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 North Dakota Code 1-01-49