special law

A law that pertains to and affects a particular case, person, place, or thing, as opposed to the general public.

— Also termed special act; private law. Cf. general law (1). [Cases: Statutes 77–104. C.J.S. Statutes §§ 148–149, 154–155, 159, 162–201.]

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