Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 15.94 - Directness(a)Positive expression. Where the same idea can be accurately expressed either positively or negatively, express it positively. Do not say "Indigents other than those without children may" but say "Indigents with children may......."(b)Negative expression. The negative form ("No person may....., unless....") is appropriate, however, where the provision is intended to be mandatory (i.e., compliance is a condition precedent to the validity of the transaction). Conversely, do not use it in provisions that are intended to be only directory (i.e., compliance is not such a condition).