Common Law Methodology
/ˈkɒmən ˌlɔː mɛθəˈdɒlədʒi/
Definitions
- (n.) A systematic approach to interpreting and applying legal principles derived from judicial decisions rather than statutes.
The judge relied on common law methodology to resolve the novel contract dispute.
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- common law methodology
- common law methodologies
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Commentary
Common law methodology involves inductive reasoning and analogical application of prior judicial decisions, distinguishing it from statutory interpretation.
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