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Originally posted by Spanky
Yes - that is exactly what I was saying. But do you remember anything about common law concerning rights?
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That would be an oxymoron. Statutes always trump the common law. The common law cannot secure rights against the legislature; that has to be done by higher authority -- state constitution, federal constitution, or (in some circumstances) federal law.
At least, that's what I dimly remember from law school.
Did I miss the collective bout of insomnia last night?
