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Code of Virginia · § 1-200 — The common law

1-200. The common law

The common law of England, insofar as it is not repugnant to the principles of the Bill of Rights and Constitution of this Commonwealth, shall continue in full force within the same, and be the rule of decision, except as altered by the General Assembly.

History and annotations

Code 1919, § 2, § 1-10; 2005, c. 839.

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