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§ 29. Liberal construction of statutes in derogation of common law

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 25. Definitions and General Provisions

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions
Chapter 1. Meaning of Terms and Construction of Statutes
25 Okl.St.Ann. § 29
§ 29. Liberal construction of statutes in derogation of common law
The rule of the common law, that statutes in derogation thereof are to be strictly construed, has no application to the laws of this state, which are to be liberally construed with a view to effect their objects and to promote justice.

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R.L.1910, § 2948.
25 Okl. St. Ann. § 29, OK ST T. 25 § 29
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 3 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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