§ 1859 Construction of statutes or instruments; intent
§ 1859. Construction of statutes or instruments; intent
THE INTENTION OF THE LEGISLATURE OR PARTIES. In the construction of a statute the intention of the Legislature, and in the construction of the instrument the intention of the parties, is to be pursued, if possible; and when a general and particular provision are inconsistent, the latter is paramount to the former. So a particular intent will control a general one that is inconsistent with it.