general public law

general public law
That body of law under which due process of law is accorded; the law which is binding upon-all members of the community under all circumstances, including no private or special acts affecting only the rights of certain individuals or certain classes of individuals especially favored. Eden v People, 161 111 296, 43 NE 1108.

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