Iowa Code 4.2 – Common law rule of construction
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 4.2
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Rule: includes "regulation". See Iowa Code 4.1
The rule of the common law, that statutes in derogation thereof are to be strictly construed, has no application to this Code. Its provisions and all proceedings under it shall be liberally construed with a view to promote its objects and assist the parties in obtaining justice.