4.4  Presumption of enactment.

In enacting a statute, it is presumed that:

1.  Compliance with the Constitutions of the state and of the United States is intended.

2.  The entire statute is intended to be effective.

3.  A just and reasonable result is intended.

4.  A result feasible of execution is intended.

5.  Public interest is favored over any private interest.

Section History: Early form

  [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 4.4]


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