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California Civil Code Section 4

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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 are to be liberally construed
with a view to effect its objects and to promote justice.

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