fundamental rights and privileges
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Life, liberty and property, except as such may be declared to be forfeited by the judgment of one's peers of the law of the land; the inherent rights common to all citizens. 16 Am J2d Const L § 328. Freedom of religion, freedom of speech and press, due process, etc. Individual rights immutable against all hostile legislation not required by considerations of public health or safety. National Mut. Ins. Co. v Tidewater Transfer Co. 337 US 582, 93 L Ed 1556, 69 S Ct 1173.
See bill of rights.
The preservation of fundamental rights by principle is primarily an Anglo-American concept. Conger v Pierce County, 116 Wash 27, 198 P 377, 18 ALR 393.
Ballentine's law dictionary.
Anderson, W.S..
1998.
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