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Act No. 190 Section 294

Construction in favor of natural right.

Section 294

SEC. 294. Construction in favor of natural right. — When a statute or instrument is equally susceptible of two interpretations, one in favor of natural right and the other against it, the former is to be adopted.

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CitationAct No. 190 Section 294 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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