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WVC 2-1-1

§2-1-1. Common law.

The common law of England, so far as it is not repugnant to

the principles of the constitution of this state, shall continue in

force within the same, except in those respects wherein it was

altered by the general assembly of Virginia before the twentieth

day of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, or has been, or

shall be, altered by the Legislature of this state.





Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2015 Regular Session

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