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North Dakota Century Code
Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 1-02 - RULES OF INTERPRETATION
Section 1-02-01 - Rule of construction of code

N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-01

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Section 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.

N.D.C.C. § 1-02-01