New Jersey Statutes > Title 14A > Chapter 16 – Construction
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| § 14A:16-1 | Construction |
| § 14A:16-2 | Acts saved from repeal |
| § 14A:16-3 | Acts repealed |
| § 14A:16-4 | Effective date |
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes > Title 14A > Chapter 16 - Construction
- 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.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.