Iowa Code 557.20 – Rule in Shelley’s case
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 557.20
- 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.
- Rule: includes "regulation". See Iowa Code 4.1
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
The rule or principle of the common law known as the rule in Shelley’s case is hereby abolished and is declared not to be a part of the law of this state.