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| − | + | Under the rules of the [[U.S. Senate]], a private law is a private [[bill]] enacted into law. Private laws have restricted applicability, often addressing immigration and naturalization issues affecting individuals.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/private_law.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> | |
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| + | More generally, private law is law, such as a contract between two persons or a real estate transaction, which applies only to the persons who subject themselves to it. [[category:legal terms]] | ||
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Revision as of 21:05, July 12, 2007
Under the rules of the U.S. Senate, a private law is a private bill enacted into law. Private laws have restricted applicability, often addressing immigration and naturalization issues affecting individuals.[1]
More generally, private law is law, such as a contract between two persons or a real estate transaction, which applies only to the persons who subject themselves to it.