law of the land

law of the land
The law of the state in which the proceeding is brought, whether common law or statutory law. 16 Am J2d Const L § 547. An implement of the guaranty of due process of law, having reference to the common law as modified by statute and as suited to the wants and conditions of the people. 16 Am J2d Const L § 543. The term in a constitutional provision that "no person ought to be taken, imprisoned, or divested of his freehold, liberty, or privileges, or outlawed or exiled, or in any manner deprived of his life, liberty, or property but by the law of the land," is synonymous with due process of law. State v Ballance, 229 NC 764, 51 SE2d 731, 7 ALR2d 407.

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