The rule of the common law that statutes in derogation thereof are to be strictly construed has no application to this code.

Source

  • R.S.1867, Code § 1, p. 394;
  • R.S.1913, § 8567;
  • C.S.1922, § 9518;
  • C.S.1929, § 20-2219;
  • R.S.1943, § 25-2218.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 25-2218

  • 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.