2006 Utah Code - 68-3-2 — Statutes in derogation of common law liberally construed -- Rules of equity prevail.

     68-3-2.   Statutes in derogation of common law liberally construed -- Rules of equity prevail.
     The rule of the common law that statutes in derogation thereof are to be strictly construed has no application to the statutes of this state. The statutes establish the laws of this state respecting the subjects to which they relate, and their provisions and all proceedings under them are to be liberally construed with a view to effect the objects of the statutes and to promote justice. Whenever there is any variance between the rules of equity and the rules of common law in reference to the same matter the rules of equity shall prevail.

No Change Since 1953