Missouri Revised Statutes § 358.040 - Rules of construction
This section tells readers how to interpret the law: it rejects strict construction, applies estoppel and agency principles, aims for uniformity across enacting states, and avoids impairing existing contracts or accrued rights.
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- United States — Missouri
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