Statute · California Civil Code
Cal. Civ. Code § 4 — PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
Cal. Civ. Code § 4
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Civil Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
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…
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Cal. Civ. Code § 4 — PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
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.