California § 16. 16. (Enacted 1872.)

California Statutes

§ 16. — 16. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 16.

Code CCPCode of Civil Procedure - CCP

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Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP Code § 16. (2026).

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Words and phrases are construed according to the context and the approved usage of the language; but technical words and phrases, and such others as have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law, or are defined in the succeeding section, are to be construed according to such peculiar and appropriate meaning or definition.

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