Quote Originally Posted by shikamaru View Post
Common law courts are typically referred to as courts at law.
I don't know why this is, but I suspect the term "at law" has partly to do with Norman French influence and phraseology.
It could even be a hold over from Law French.

I would use the 'at law' clause in any contract in which gold and/or silver coin is tendered in payment of debt.
That's interesting.


Quote Originally Posted by shikamaru View Post
The term positive such as positive law definitely refers to will.
I've frequently stated on this and other boards that law is the will of the political power holder.
Yes. I agree. Understanding this one concept will change a person's perspective of what we are attempting to accomplish.

Quote Originally Posted by shikamaru View Post
I respect Lee Brobst's materials a great deal.

I got the idea of the 'at law' phraseology from William Thornton, I believe.
Ahh. That last answers my question regarding where you encountered this idea.

And yes, I too, have a new respect for Lee's material, after having read the aforementioned internet essay which has really helped me to view all this in a slightly different light. The way he laid everything out in that piece helped me to connect a lot of dots. I'll have more to say about this in a separate thread.