(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.
(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.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 16 - Practice, Procedure, And Courts
Subtitle 5 - Civil Procedure Generally
Chapter 55 - General Provisions
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 16-55-103. Applicability of code
§ 16-55-104. Construction of code
§ 16-55-105. Amendment or repeal of code
§ 16-55-108. Authority of deputies
§ 16-55-110. Boards — Authority of majority
§ 16-55-111. Classes of remedies
§ 16-55-112. Authority to grant provisional remedy
§ 16-55-113. Writ of ne exeat abolished
§ 16-55-114. Notices — Form — Service generally
§ 16-55-115. Notice — Additional method of service
§ 16-55-116. Notice — Service upon certain persons
§ 16-55-117. Notice — Duty of officer serving
§ 16-55-119. Computation of time
§ 16-55-120. Affirmation in lieu of oath
§ 16-55-121. Successive actions on same contract or transaction
§ 16-55-122. Contract provisions restricting disclosure of environmental hazards are void