Construction of code

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  1. (a) The rule of common law that statutes in derogation of the common law are to be strictly construed shall not be applied to the code.

  2. (b) The provisions of the code, and all proceedings under it, shall be liberally construed, with a view to promote its object and to assist the parties in obtaining justice.


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