Rhode Island § 43-3-1 § 43-3-1. English statutes as common law.

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§ 43-3-1 — § 43-3-1. English statutes as common law.

Rhode Island § 43-3-1

Title 43Statutes and Statutory Construction

Ch. 43-3Construction and Effect of Statutes

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 43-3-1 (2026).

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§ 43-3-1. English statutes as common law.
In all cases in which provision is not made herein, the English statutes, introduced
            before the Declaration of Independence, which have continued to be practiced under
            as in force in this state, shall be deemed and taken as a part of the common law of
            this state and remain in force until otherwise specially provided.
         

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§ 43-3-1. English statutes as common law.

In all cases in which provision is not made herein, the English statutes, introduced before the Declaration of Independence, which have continued to be practiced under as in force in this state, shall be deemed and taken as a part of the common law of this state and remain in force until otherwise specially provided.