N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-01
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1-02-01. Rule of construction of code
Official statutory text
1-02-01. Rule of construction of code
The rule of the common law that statutes in derogation thereof are to be construed strictly
has no application to this code. The code establishes the law of this state respecting the
subjects to which it relates, and its provisions and all proceedings under it are to be construed
liberally, with a view to effecting its objects and to promoting justice.
The rule of the common law that statutes in derogation thereof are to be construed strictly
has no application to this code. The code establishes the law of this state respecting the
subjects to which it relates, and its provisions and all proceedings under it are to be construed
liberally, with a view to effecting its objects and to promoting justice.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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