 The rule of the common law, that penal statutes are to be strictly construed, has no application to this code. All its provisions are to be construed according to the fair import of their terms, with a view to effect its objects and to promote justice.  Reports of Cases Determined in the Supreme Court of the Territory of Utah - Halaman 279oleh Utah. Supreme Court, Albert Hagan, John Augustine Marshall, John Maxcy Zane, James A. Williams, Joseph M. Tanner, George L. Nye, John Walcott Thompson, August B. Edler, Alonzo Blair Irvine, Harmel L. Pratt, William S. Dalton, H. Arnold Rich - 1921Tampilan utuh - Tentang buku ini
 | John Elihu Hall - 1813 - 658 halaman
...that our courts were not bound to understand and enforce it. The counsel for the appellant insisted on the rule of the common law, that penal statutes are to be construed strictly against the accuser; nor was he aware of any privilege which the embargo act and... | |
 | New York (State)., New York (State). Commissioners on Practice and Pleadings - 1850 - 562 halaman
...what actioni and proceedings this code applies. 1054. This code to take effect July 1, 1850. § 1045. The rule of the common law, that penal statutes are to be strictly construed, has no application to" this code. This code establishes the law of this state, respecting the subjects to which it relates... | |
 | New York (State)., New York (State). Commissioners on Practice and Pleadings - 1850 - 558 halaman
...what actions and proceedings this code applies. Kb 1. This code to take effect July 1, 1850. § 1045. The rule of the common law, that penal statutes are to be strictly construed, has no application to'this code. This code establishes the law of this state, respecting the subjects to which it relates... | |
 | New York (State). Commissioners of the Code, David Dudley Field - 1864 - 358 halaman
...jury, if they convict the prisoner, shall find the degree of the crime, of which he is guilty. g 10. The rule of the common law that penal statutes are to be strictly construed, has no application p'enai'code. to this Code. All its provisions are to be construed according to the fair import of their... | |
 | 1870 - 402 halaman
...had not been passed." It will be observed that this section abolishes all common law offences. "§10. The rule of the common law that penal statutes are to be strictly construed has no application to this Code. All its provisions are to be construed according to the fair import of their terras, with... | |
 | Nicholas St. John Green - 1879 - 838 halaman
...somewhat in interpreting this clause, by section four of the Penal Code, which is in these words : " The rule of the common law that penal statutes are to be strictly construed, has no application to this code. All its provisions are to be construed according to the fair import of their terms, with... | |
 | California, Theodore Henry Hittell - 1876 - 986 halaman
...of it is retroactive, unless expressly so declared. 13.004. Construction of the Penal Code. SEC. 4. " Instead of " prima facie," it had the word " primary." 12.013. If made in another slate, before w this code. All its provisions are to be construed according to the fair import of their terms, with... | |
 | Utah. Supreme Court, Albert Hagan, John Augustine Marshall, John Maxcy Zane, James A. Williams, Joseph M. Tanner, George L. Nye, John Walcott Thompson, August B. Edler, Alonzo Blair Irvine, Harmel L. Pratt, William S. Dalton, H. Arnold Rich - 1881 - 678 halaman
...against them was commenced before that act went into effect. Sec. 4 of the act (CL § 1834) declares that: " The rule of the common law that penal statutes...are to be strictly construed has no application to this code; all its provisions are to be construed according to the fair import of their terms, with... | |
 | California - 1881 - 940 halaman
...statute retroact — 1 Cal, G5; 39 id. 309. So, as to acts concerning appeals-28 Cal. 320. [24] 4. The rule of the common law, that penal statutes are to be strictly construed, has no application to this Code. All its provisions are to be construed accord-, ing to the fair import of their terms, with... | |
 | California - 1881 - 820 halaman
...CLJ, 686. 5. Corresponding Sections. —The same section is found in each of the other three codes. 4. The rule of the common law, that penal statutes are to be strictly construed, has no application to this code. All its provisions are to be construed according to the fair import of their terms, with... | |
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