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2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 43 - Statutes and Statutory Construction
CHAPTER 43-3 - Construction and Effect of Statutes
§ 43-3-1 - English statutes as common law.
SECTION 43-3-1
§ 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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