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Compare statute law to case law as a way of producing good law?
Case law should be used as a means of interpreting statutory law. Statutory law is held higher than case law. Case law can be overturned in the process of interpreting and applying statutory law, but statutory law cannot be overturned, only amended. If analyzing law, see statutes first, and apply case law second as a means of defining the statute.
What are the two types of law in US government?
The two types of law are common and statutory.
Almost all criminal law is statutory law?
Yes, in the US most criminal laws are statutory. That means they have been defined and are listed in the criminal code. In the early days many crimes were defined by the common law. Now it is more difficult to get out of a crime due to the definitions being clearer.
What are the types of governments in the US?
The two types of law are common and statutory.
What is the meaning of statutory and regulatory framework for financial accounting?
Statutory means it is required by Law. Regulatory means it is required my regulatory bodies such as the FSA in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
What is a statutory act?
it means by statute, as opposed to general knowledge or common law. like...statutory rape means rape as defined by the statute, not rape as we know it generally. or statutory limitation....is a limitation imposed by the state law (statute).
What the difference between statutory and non statutory bodies?
A statutory body deals with written law; non-statutory deals with implied law.
What is a source of law that includes those laws passed or enacted by the various legislative bodies such as the US Congress or State Legislatures?
A source of law that includes laws passed by legislative bodies such as the US Congress or State Legislatures is known as statutory law. Statutory law refers to the laws created by these legislative bodies and is a primary source of law in the legal system. It includes acts, statutes, codes, ordinances, and regulations passed by these bodies.
What the definition of a statutory felony?
There is not a definition for the term statutory felony. Statutory law however, refers to law put in place by a legislative office.
What can happened with first offense of common law robbery?
(in the US) There is no such thing as "common law" robbery. All robberies are STATUTORY offenses.
Does statutory law override consitutional law?
No.
What is statutory fund means?
what is statutory fund
