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controlling law |
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controlling law n. the laws of the state which will be relied upon in interpreting or judging disputes involving a contract, trust or other documents. Quite often an agreement will state as one of its provisions that the controlling law will be that of a particular state. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Also, what one court says is permissible may not be controlling law in another jurisdiction. ``Until the controlling law is solidified, it appears best to repeal the city's ordinance,'' Newton advised council members in his memo. The grounds (for the appeal) are that we think there is a novel legal question of public importance in the case," Bernard said, adding that they believe the First Department's decision conflicts with controlling law. |
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