Pennsylvania § 1933 - Particular controls general.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1933 — Particular controls general., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1933. Particular controls general.
Whenever a general provision in a statute shall be in conflict with a special provision in the same or another statute, the two shall be construed, if possible, so that effect may be given to both. If the conflict between the two provisions is irreconcilable, the special provisions shall prevail and shall be construed as an exception to the general provision, unless the general provision shall be enacted later and it shall be the manifest intention of the General Assembly that such general provision shall prevail.
Cross References. Section 1933 is referred to in section 1934 of this title; section 9303 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1933
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1933 cover?
Section 1933 ("Particular controls general.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 1933?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1933" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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