Cal. Code of Civil Procedure § 16 : California Code Of Civil Procedure — Preliminary Provisions — Construction of words and phrases, technical words and phrases

Current through the 2016 Legislative Session

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.

Ca. Civ. Proc. Code § 16

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