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What does the Erie doctrine say about general federal common law?

There is none.

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  1. It applies to all states
  2. There is none ✔
  3. It is unlimited

Why: Under Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins, there is no general federal common law.

Huh, didn't know that: Under Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins, there is no general federal common law.

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Erie says federal common law is not a general thing.
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References

Answer: There is none. Under Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins, there is no general federal common law.

  1. Law of the United States en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_the_United_States
    there is no general federal common law
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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