73-102. CODES LIBERALLY CONSTRUED — MULTIPLE AMENDMENTS TO BE COMPILED . (1) The rule of the common law that statutes in derogation thereof are to be strictly construed, has no application to these compiled laws. The compiled laws establish the law of this state respecting the subjects to which they relate, and their provisions and all proceedings under them are to be liberally construed, with a view to effect their objects and to promote justice.
(2) If multiple amendments to a single section of the Idaho Code have been or are made during a legislative session, and if the amendments can be read into the section without conflict, such amendments shall all be effective and shall be compiled as if made by a single enactment.
History:
[73-102, added C.C.P. 1881, sec. 3; R.S., sec. 4; reen. R.C., sec. 4; reen. C.L. 500:4; C.S., sec. 9444; reen. 1899, ch. 5, sec. 2, p. 147; reen. R.C., sec. 5150; reen. C.L. 500:4; I.C.A., sec. 70-102; am. 1978, ch. 325, sec. 1, p. 820.]
Structure Idaho Code
Title 73 - GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
Chapter 1 - CONSTRUCTION OF STATUTES
Section 73-101 - CODES NOT RETROACTIVE.
Section 73-102 - CODES LIBERALLY CONSTRUED — MULTIPLE AMENDMENTS TO BE COMPILED
Section 73-103 - CODES CONTINUE EXISTING LAW.
Section 73-104 - TENURE OF OFFICES PRESERVED.
Section 73-105 - CERTAIN OFFICES TO CEASE.
Section 73-106 - ACCRUED RIGHTS AND PENDING ACTIONS NOT AFFECTED.
Section 73-107 - LIMITATIONS NOT TOLLED.
Section 73-108 - HOLIDAYS ENUMERATED.
Section 73-108A - CHILDREN’S DAY.
Section 73-108B - CONSTITUTIONAL COMMEMORATIVE DAY.
Section 73-109 - COMPUTATION OF TIME.
Section 73-110 - COMPUTATION OF TIME — OBLIGATIONS MATURING ON HOLIDAYS.
Section 73-111 - SEAL DEFINED.
Section 73-112 - JOINT AUTHORITY CONSTRUED.
Section 73-113 - CONSTRUCTION OF WORDS AND PHRASES.
Section 73-114 - STATUTORY TERMS DEFINED.
Section 73-114A - LEGISLATIVE INTENT ON RESPECTFUL LANGUAGE.
Section 73-115 - GENERAL REPEAL OF EXISTING LAW.
Section 73-116 - COMMON LAW IN FORCE.
Section 73-117 - PRIOR LEGISLATION REPEALED.
Section 73-118 - PAST OFFENSES MAY BE PROSECUTED.
Section 73-119 - SPECIAL AND LOCAL LAWS CONTINUED.