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Wyo. Stat. § 1-1-101 (2026)

Provisions to be liberally construed.

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The Code of Civil Procedure and all proceedings under it shall
be liberally construed to promote its object and assist the
parties in obtaining justice. The rule of common law that
statutes in derogation thereof must be strictly construed has no
application to the Code of Civil Procedure, but this shall not
be so construed as to require a liberal construction of
provisions affecting personal liberty, relating to amercement or
of a penal nature.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases, 1981–2008 · leading case: State Dep't of Corr. v. Watts, 2008 WY 19 (Wyo. 2008).
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State Dep't of Corr. v. Watts, 2008 WY 19 (Wyo. 2008). · cites it 4× “[¶ 17] The liberal construction concept is also, arguably, supported by Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-1-101 (LexisNexis 2007), which states: The Code of Civil Procedure [this title] and all proceedings under it shall be liberally construed to promote its object and assist the parties in…”
Harbel v. Wintermute, 883 P.2d 359 (Wyo. 1994). · cites it 4× “1990); Wyo.Stat. § 1-1-101 (1988). See also 1 Shepard's Editorial Staff, Civil Actions Against State and Local Government, Its Divisions, Agencies, and Officers, § 3.”
Soles v. State, 809 P.2d 772 (Wyo. 1991). · cites it 3× “The Soleses also rely upon the “shall be liberally construed” language found in Wyo.Stat. § 1-1-101 (1988). To the extent that this statute is applicable, it must be tempered by the plain statement of purpose given in the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act, as it provides more…”
Saffels v. Bennett, 630 P.2d 505 (Wyo. 1981). · cites it 2× “Further, § 1-1-101, W.S. 1977 provides that "The Code of Civil Procedure and all proceedings under it shall be liberally construed to promote its object and assist the parties in obtaining justice.”
Ludvik v. James S. Jackson Co., Inc., 635 P.2d 1135 (Wyo. 1981). · cites it 2× “1977 is part of the Code of Civil Procedure and § 1-1-101 provides: *1160 "The Code of Civil Procedure and all proceedings under it shall be liberally construed to promote its object and assist the parties in obtaining justice.”
Bd. of Cty. Com'rs of Cty., Etc. v. Ridenour, 623 P.2d 1174 (Wyo. 1981). · cites it 2× “) Plaintiffs' final point is: "In construing the Comparative Negligence Statute the Court must also consider the legislative intent expressed in W.S. § 1-1-101 which provides: "`The Code of Civil Procedure and all proceedings under it shall be liberally construed to promote its…”
Bd. of Cnty. Commissioners v. Ridenour, 623 P.2d 1174 (Wyo. 1981). · cites it 2× “) Plaintiffs’ final point is: “In construing the Comparative Negligence Statute the Court must also consider the legislative intent expressed in W.S. § 1-1-101 which provides: “ ‘The Code of Civil Procedure and all proceedings under it shall be liberally construed to promote its…”
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