Delaware § 217 - Rules of construction.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 217 — Rules of construction., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 217. Rules of construction.
(a) The rule of construction that statutes in derogation of the common law are to be strictly construed shall have no application to this chapter. This chapter shall be broadly construed to accomplish its intended purposes.
(b) The rule of construction that specific statutory provisions should prevail over general statutory provisions shall have no application to this chapter except to the extent that the provisions of this chapter are considered specific as opposed to general provisions.
78 Del. Laws, c. 22, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 217
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Section 217 ("Rules of construction.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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