common right

common right
A right supported by common law; for some purposes, the common law itself. Coral Gables v Christopher, 108 Vf 414, 189 A 147, 109 ALR 474; a right that is not absolute in the sense that an absolute right is not to be denied, but is nevertheless entitled to protection against malicious interference. 30 Am J Rev ed Interf § 44; a qualified right which may be exercised only where there is justification therefor, as distinguished from an absolute right which may be exercised without reference to one's motive or to any injury directly resulting therefrom. 30 Am J Rev ed Interf § 51.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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