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Terms Used In Maryland Code, ESTATES AND TRUSTS 14.5-106

  • 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: means :

    (1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

    (2) the District of Columbia. See
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
The common law of trusts and principles of equity supplement this title, except to the extent modified by this title or another statute of this State.