Title 45 — Compilation and Construction of Code.
6 chapters · 20 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 45-601 Rules stated
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In the interpretation and construction of this Code the following rules shall be observed.
D.C. Code § 45-602 Words importing singular number to include plural
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Words importing the singular number shall be held to include the plural, and vice versa, except where such construction would be unreasonable.
D.C. Code § 45-603 Gender rule of construction
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Unless the Council of the District of Columbia specifically provides that this section shall be inapplicable to a particular act or section, all the words thereof importing 1 gender include and apply to the other gender as well.
D.C. Code § 45-604 “Person” to include partnerships and corporations
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The word “person” shall be held to apply to partnerships and corporations, unless such construction would be unreasonable, and the reference to any officer shall include any person authorized by law to perform the duties of his office, unless the context shows that such words wer…
D.C. Code § 45-605 “Executor” to include “administrator”
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Wherever the word “executor” is used it shall include “administrator,” and vice versa, unless such application of the term would be unreasonable.
D.C. Code § 45-606 Oath to include affirmation
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Wherever an oath is required, an affirmation in judicial form, if made by a person conscientiously scrupulous about taking an oath, shall be deemed a sufficient compliance.
D.C. Code § 45-607 “Insane person” and “lunatic”
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Repealed Repealed.