Statute · California Code of Civil Procedure
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 4 — PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 4
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Code of Civil Procedure
- 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 and all proceedings under it are to be liberally construed,…
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Cal. Civ. Proc. 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 and all proceedings under it are to be liberally construed, with a view to effect its objects and to promote justice.