Terms Used In Missouri Laws 456.1-106

  • 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: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.

The common law of trusts and principles of equity supplement sections 456.1-101 to 456.11-1106, except to the extent modified by sections 456.1-101 to 456.11-1106 or another statute of this state.