South Dakota Statutes

§ 2-14-12 — Statutes in derogation of common law--Liberal construction.

South Dakota § 2-14-12
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 2LEGISLATURE AND STATUTES
Ch. 2-12CONSTRUCTION AND EFFECT OF STATUTES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 2-14-12 (2026).

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The rule of the common law that statutes in derogation thereof are to be strictly construed has no application to the code of laws enacted by § 2-16-13 . Such 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 liberally construed with a view to effect its objects and to promote justice.

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Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 65.0202 (1).

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