The common law of England, so far as it is applicable and of a general nature, and all statutes of the British Parliament in aid of or to supply the defects of the common law made prior to March 24, 1606, which are applicable to our own form of government, of a general nature and not local to that kingdom, and not inconsistent with the United States Constitution and the laws of the United States or the Arkansas Constitution and laws of this state, shall be the rule of decision in this state unless altered or repealed by the General Assembly of this state.
Structure Arkansas Code
Chapter 2 - The Code and Regulations
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 1-2-101. Legislative intent of Code
§ 1-2-103. Repeal of prior laws by Code — Exceptions
§ 1-2-104. Omission of validating and curative acts from Code
§ 1-2-105. Adoption of Code not to affect certain acts
§ 1-2-106. Adoption of Code not to validate constitutionally invalid acts
§ 1-2-107. Repealed acts not revived by Code
§ 1-2-108. Adoption of Code not to affect rules and regulations
§ 1-2-110. Adoption of Code not to affect terms of office, compensation, expenses, etc
§ 1-2-111. Adoption of Code not to affect existing rights, liabilities, contracts, actions, etc
§ 1-2-112. Adoption of Code not to toll limitations
§ 1-2-113. Designation and citation of Code
§ 1-2-114. References to Code titles, subtitles, chapters, etc
§ 1-2-117. Severability of provisions of Code
§ 1-2-118. Effective date of Code
§ 1-2-119. Common and statute law of England adopted
§ 1-2-120. Effect of repeal of statute
§ 1-2-121. Bills and laws to be clear and unambiguous
§ 1-2-122. Laws requiring use of registered mail — Alternative use of certified mail