Mont. Code Ann. § 1-1-109
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1-1-109 Common law of England -- when rule of decision
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1-1-109 . Common law of England -- when rule of decision. The common law of England, so far as it is not repugnant to or inconsistent with the constitution of the United States or the constitution or laws of this state, is the rule of decision in all the courts of this state.
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