California CodesCode of Civil Procedure - CCPPreliminary ProvisionsSection 4
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 and all proceedings under it are to be liberally construed, with a view to effect its objects and to promote justice.
Notes
Requires the Code of Civil Procedure and proceedings under it to be liberally construed to effect its objects and promote justice, and establishes the Code as state law on its subjects. Prohibits applying the common-law rule that statutes derogating from common law are strictly construed to this Code; no deadline, monetary threshold, or case-specific exception is stated.
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