Nebraska Statutes 49-101. Common law; applicability
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So much of the common law of England as is applicable and not inconsistent with the Constitution of the United States, with the organic law of this state, or with any law passed or to be passed by the Legislature of this state, is adopted and declared to be law within the State of Nebraska.
Source
- R.S.1866, c. 7, § 1, p. 31;
- R.S.1913, § 3697;
- C.S.1922, § 3085;
- C.S.1929, § 49-101;
- R.S.1943, § 49-101.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 49-101
- 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 different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- United States: shall include territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801