Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Oregon
Legallity of Declaration of Independence
Please help legal standing of the Declaration of Independence. Since prior to the constitution of the united States it should be outside of the governership of that document. However, does it's scope still encompass the citizens of the Republic and if so, does it have any standing in the common law?
Asked on 6/30/02, 1:30 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Re: Legallity of Declaration of Independence
While it is historically important, the Declaration of Independence has essentially no legal significance.
Answered on 6/30/02, 4:34 pm