California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Definitions and Sources of Law, Section 22.2

The common law of England, so far as it is not repugnant to or inconsistent with the Constitution of the United States, or the Constitution or laws of this State, is the rule of decision in all the courts of this State.

Notes

Makes the common law of England the rule of decision in all courts of California, but only so far as that common law is not repugnant to or inconsistent with the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution or laws of California.

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