Cal. Civil Code § 4 : California Civil Code — Preliminary Provisions — Common law rule of construction not applicable; Code establishing law of state

Current through the 2016 Legislative Session

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.