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The law of a country based on custom, usage, and the decisions of the courts.  
The law of the country based on custom, usage and the decisions of the court rather than on statutes and regulations.


Also called 'case law' as distinguished from statutes and regulations.
Also known as Case law.


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Stare decisis]]
* [[Stare decisis]]
* [[Statute]]
* [[Statute]]

Revision as of 14:51, 28 March 2013

The law of the country based on custom, usage and the decisions of the court rather than on statutes and regulations.

Also known as Case law.

See also