Statutory Law


Definition of Statutory Law

A statutory law is one that is passed and added into existing legislation. Once a law is passed, it will be written into legislation.

Statutory laws can vary in terms of how they are derived; some come from administrative law and others are a result of clarification or additions to regulatory laws.



Statutory Law Explained

Statutory laws are strictly defined by the courts and are not subject to interpretation like common law is. Where a judge has discretion in the sentencing guidelines of a common law case, they would not have the same in a statutory law case.

Statutory law is federal in its application, such as the minimum drinking age.