Section 12-2A-18 - Principles of construction; presumptionA. A statute or rule is construed, if possible, to: (1) give effect to its objective and purpose; (2) give effect to its entire text; and (3) avoid an unconstitutional, absurd or unachievable result. B. A statute that is intended to be uniform with those of other states is construed to effectuate that purpose with respect to the subject of the statute. C. The presumption that a civil statute in derogation of the common law is construed strictly does not apply to a statute of this state. Laws 1997, ch. 173, § 18.