Statutory law is written law that emanates from legislative bodies.

■ A statute can abolish any rule of common law.

■ The U.S. Constitution is the highest level of enacted law; it takes precedence over the constitutions and laws of specific states and local jurisdictions.
■ Statutory law can be amended, repealed, or expanded by the legislature. States and local jurisdictions can only enact and enforce laws that do not conflict with federal laws.