What law(s) is based on custom, general principles, and is embodied in case law?

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Common law is based on custom, general principles, and is embodied in case law. It serves as precedent or is applied to situations not covered by statute. A husband and wife have equal ownership in all property under common law. Common law states have a stepped-up basis for half of the assets: a step-up in basis for the decedent's share of ownership, but not the survivor's share.

What Law(s) Is Based on Custom, General Principles, and Is