N.D. Cent. Code § 29-01-29
29-01-29. Rule of construction of title
29-01-29. Rule of construction of title
The rule of the common law that penal statutes are to be strictly construed has no
application to this title. This title establishes the law of this state respecting the subjects to which
it relates, and its provisions and all proceedings under it are to be liberally construed with a view
to promoting its objects and in furtherance of justice.