I don't think the "grandfather clause" originated in US. It was used as you described, but i think it was an already an established practice in english common law.

I know we have a handful of lawyers here, but i think they are all US based -- do we have any solicitors? or baristers? or experts in English common law?

are there law sites for common law? the way this is a site for a common language? english common law has become established almost as firmly as english language. it has displaces other common laws (say brennen law, the common law of ireland, and it has largely displaced what ever law existed in india-- there are still exceptions--even in US.

some common law in Lousianna is still based on Napolianic code, especially civil law, and most especially when it involves business.


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