§ 2.01, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 2. COMMON LAW IN FORCE; REPEALED STATUTES
Common law and certain statutes declared in force.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 1, Nov. 6, 1829; RS 59; GS 59; RGS 71; CGL 87.
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