In the construction of statutes the provisions of this chapter shall be observed, unless the observance of them would lead to a construction inconsistent with the manifest intent of the general assembly, or be repugnant to some other part of the statute.

History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 26, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 32, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 32, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 309, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 43-3-2.