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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 8.1 – Original Acts; Custody.

8.1 Original acts; custody. Sec. 1. The original acts of the legislature shall be deposited with, and kept by, the secretary of state. History: R.S. 1846, Ch. 1 ;– Am. 1847, Act 46, Imd. Eff. Mar. 15, 1847 ;– CL 1857, 1 ;– CL 1871, 1 ;– How. 1 ;– CL 1897, 49 ;– CL […]

Section 8.3 – General Rules of Construction.

8.3 General rules of construction. Sec. 3. In the construction of the statutes of this state, the rules stated in sections 3a to 3w shall be observed, unless such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the legislature. History: R.S. 1846, Ch. 1 ;– CL 1857, 2 ;– CL 1871, 2 ;– How. […]