common law
- n (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
- n a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
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- For Alabama couples, no change from DOMA ruling
Gary Hunt, 59, of Gadsden, who would love to formally marry his life partner of 32 years, noted that for straight couples, rights of marriage can kick in under common law even if they don't get officially hitched. "I can pick up some woman on the side of the road, live with her for six months, get our names on a power bill and we're married," he said.
June 27, 2013 - Anniston Star - What Is Common Law?
What is common law? Is it a type of law or just the name of that cable TV show about cops? Well, actually, it's both. But the focus here will be more on the former (you can check out the latter on your own time).
June 24, 2013 - FindLaw