North Dakota Statutes

§ 1-02-01 — Rule of construction of code

North Dakota § 1-02-01
JurisdictionNorth Dakota
Title 1General Provisions
Ch. 1-02Rules of Interpretation

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N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-01 (2026).

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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.

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