 If upon examination the general meaning and object of the statute be found inconsistent with the literal import of any particular clause or section, such clause or section must, if possible, be construed according to that purpose.  Journal of Proceedings - Page 10by Wisconsin. Legislature. Senate - 1855Full view - About this book
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...discretion." 1 Kent, Comm. 461. If, upon examination, the general meaning and object of the statute be found inconsistent with the literal import of any particular...section must, if possible, be construed according to that purpose. Hoij brook v. Holbrook, 1 Pick. 248. The purpose of this enactment was to prevent the... | |
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