 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.  The Pacific Reporter - Halaman 2401910Tampilan 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...strictly construed, has no application to" this code. This code establishes the law of this state, respecting the subjects to which it relates ; and its... | |
 | 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...be construed according to the fair import of their terras, with a view to effect its objects and to promote justice." As a further specimen of the language... | |
 | California, California. Commission to Revise the Laws of California - 1871 - 894 halaman
...four preceding sections. HowOodeis SEC. 3554. AH its provisions are to be construed ac'""*' cording to the fair import of their terms, with a view to effect its objects and to promote justice. NOTE. — It is very difficult to properly clothe the ideas sought to bo expressed in the five preceding... | |
 | California - 1872 - 698 halaman
...1'cnui Code are to |je strictly construed, has no application to this t <ffru • v*«<W'«5/**7j0rie- All its provisions are to be construed according *"*...view to effect . its objects and to promote justice. NOTE. — It is a rule of law that penal statutes are to be strictly construed. — 1 Bl. Com., p.... | |
 | Nicholas St. John Green - 1879 - 838 halaman
...which has constituted itself, in this respect, its own interpreter. Section four of the Penal Code is as follows : " The rule of the common law, that penal...view to effect its objects, and to promote justice." 1. I have remarked already that there is nothing to be found in the terms or language employed in the... | |
 | California - 1874 - 712 halaman
...Commentaries, Sec. 533. tton'ofThe ^' ^'IC ru^e °^ *^e commou law> tna' penal statutes Penal Code &Te jo |je strictly construed, has no application to this Code....view to effect its objects and to promote justice. NOTE. — It is a rule of law that penal statutes are to bo strictly construed. — 1 Bl. Com., p.... | |
 | California, Theodore Henry Hittell - 1876 - 986 halaman
...of it is retroactive, unless expressly so declared. 13.004. Construction of the Penal Code. SEC. 4. The rule of the common law, that penal statutes are...view to effect its objects and to promote justice. 13.005. Proi'iifiojis similar to existing laws, how construed. SEC. 5. The provisions of this code,... | |
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