Section 8.3m – “Preceding” and “Following” Defined.
8.3m “Preceding” and “following” defined. Sec. 3m. The words “preceding” and “following”, when used by way of reference to any title, chapter or section of the statutes of this state, shall be construed to mean the title, chapter or section next preceding or next following that in which such reference is made, unless when some […]
Section 8.3n – “Seal” Defined.
8.3n “Seal” defined. Sec. 3n. In all cases in which the seal of any court or public office is required to be affixed to any paper or electronic document issuing from the court or office, the word “seal” shall be construed to include any of the following: (a) The impression of the seal on the […]
Section 8.3o – “State” and “United States” Defined.
8.3o “State” and “United States” defined. Sec. 3o. The word “state”, when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words “United States” shall be construed to include the district and […]
Section 8.3p – Repealed. 1978, Act 642, Eff. July 1, 1979.
8.3p Repealed. 1978, Act 642, Eff. July 1, 1979. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed section defined “will”.
Section 8.3a – Approved Usage; Technical Words and Phrases.
8.3a Approved usage; technical words and phrases. Sec. 3a. All words and phrases shall be construed and understood according to the common and approved usage of the language; but technical words and phrases, and such as may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in the law, shall be construed and understood according to such […]
Section 8.3q – “Written” and “In Writing” Construed.
8.3q “Written” and “in writing” construed. Sec. 3q. The words “written” and “in writing” shall be construed to include printing, engraving, and lithographing; except that if the written signature of a person is required by law, the signature shall be the proper handwriting of the person or, if the person is unable to write, the […]
Section 8.3b – Singular and Plural; Gender.
8.3b Singular and plural; gender. Sec. 3b. Every word importing the singular number only may extend to and embrace the plural number, and every word importing the plural number may be applied and limited to the singular number. Every word importing the masculine gender only may extend and be applied to females as well as […]
Section 8.3r – Acts of Incorporation Deemed Public Acts.
8.3r Acts of incorporation deemed public acts. Sec. 3r. All acts of incorporation shall be deemed public acts, and as such may be declared on and given in evidence without specially pleading the same. History: Add. 1959, Act 189, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1959
Section 8.3c – Authority of Majority.
8.3c Authority of majority. Sec. 3c. All words purporting to give a joint authority to 3 or more public officers or other persons shall be construed as giving such authority to a majority of such officers or other persons, unless it shall be otherwise expressly declared in the law giving the authority. History: Add. 1959, […]
Section 8.3s – “General Election” Defined.
8.3s “General election” defined. Sec. 3s. The words “general election” mean the election required by law to be held in the month of November but do not include any primary election. History: Add. 1959, Act 189, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1959 ;– Am. 1964, Act 209, Eff. Aug. 28, 1964