Nebraska § 29-101 - Terms, usage.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 29-101 — Terms, usage., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-101. Terms, usage.
Unless otherwise provided, words used in this code in the present tense include the future as well as the present. Words used in the masculine gender comprehend as well the feminine and neuter. The singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular. The term writing includes printing. The term oath includes an affirmation.
In construction of criminal code, singular number includes the plural. Follmer v. State, 94 Neb. 217, 142 N.W. 908 (1913).
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 29-101
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 29-101 cover?
Section 29-101 ("Terms, usage.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 29-101?
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