4.2  Common law rule of construction.

The rule of the common law, that statutes in derogation thereof are to be strictly construed, has no application to this Code. Its provisions and all proceedings under it shall be liberally construed with a view to promote its objects and assist the parties in obtaining justice.

Section History: Early form

  [C51, § 2503; R60, § 2622; C73, § 2528; C97, § 3446; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, § 64; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 4.2]


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