A.R.S. § 1-201: Common Law Adoption
Adoption of common law; exceptions
Is Arizona a common law state?
In Arizona, yes: the common law is adopted as the rule of decision in all state courts, but only so far as it fits the state's natural and physical conditions and the needs of its people, and is not repugnant to the Constitution of the United States, Arizona's constitution and laws, or the state's established customs.
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Official text last checked against azleg.gov:
1-201. Adoption of common law; exceptions
The common law only so far as it is consistent with and adapted to the natural and physical conditions of this state and the necessities of the people thereof, and not repugnant to or inconsistent with the Constitution of the United States or the constitution or laws of this state, or established customs of the people of this state, is adopted and shall be the rule of decision in all courts of this state.
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