Words importing the singular number shall be held to include the plural, and vice versa, except where such construction would be unreasonable.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1189, ch. 854.)
1981 Ed., § 49-202.
1973 Ed., § 49-202.
Acts and resolutions of Council, rules of construction, see § 1-301.45 et seq.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 45 - Compilation and Construction of Code
Chapter 6 - Rules of Construction
§ 45–602. Words importing singular number to include plural
§ 45–603. Gender rule of construction
§ 45–604. “Person” to include partnerships and corporations
§ 45–605. “Executor” to include “administrator”