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Code · Florida · Title I — Construction of Statutes · Chapter 2

2.01 Common law and certain statutes declared in force.

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The common and statute laws of England which are of a general and not a local nature, with the exception hereinafter mentioned, down to the 4th day of July, 1776, are declared to be of force in this state; provided, the said statutes and common law be not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the United States and the acts of the Legislature of this state.
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