· 4/15/1854
Rawlins v. Poindexter
Citations
- 26 Miss. 654
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- allowing reference to the title of an act to determine legislative intent
- it is proper to consider the title or caption of an act in aid of construction to show the intent of the legislature
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Judges: Handy
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