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§ 4. — 4. (Enacted 1872.)

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The rule of the common law, that statutes in derogation thereof are to be strictly construed, has no application to this Code. The Code establishes the law of this State respecting the subjects to which it relates, and its provisions are to be liberally construed with a view to effect its objects and to promote justice.

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Legislative History

Enacted 1872.

Nearby Sections

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§ 4.
4. (Enacted 1872.)
§ 40.
40. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 163, Sec. 3.)
§ 4000.
4000. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 180, Sec. 2.)
§ 4005.
4005. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 183, Sec. 7.)
§ 4010.
4010. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 180, Sec. 2.)
§ 4020.
4020. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 180, Sec. 2.)
§ 4035.
4035. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 183, Sec. 8.)
§ 4040.
4040. (Repealed (in Sec. 1) and added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 640, Sec. 2.)
§ 4041.
4041. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 632, Sec. 1.)
§ 4045.
4045. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 640, Sec. 4.)
§ 4050.
4050. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 180, Sec. 2.)
§ 4055.
4055. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 640, Sec. 5.)
§ 4065.
4065. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 180, Sec. 2.)
§ 4070.
4070. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 183, Sec. 9.)
§ 4075.
4075. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 180, Sec. 2.)
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