§ 1-2. General rules of construction.

(a)

In the construction of this Code, and of all ordinances and resolutions passed by the governing body, the rules set out in this chapter shall be observed and the definitions prescribed in this chapter shall apply, unless such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the governing body.

(b)

The provisions of this Code shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes expressed therein or implied from the expressions thereof. In case of doubt or ambiguity in the meaning of such provisions, the general shall yield to the particular. Reference for interpretation and construction shall tend to further the accomplishment of the elimination of the particular mischief for which the provisions were enacted. Words shall be construed according to the context and the approved usage of the language, but technical words and phrases, and such others as may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law, shall be construed according to such meaning.

(Code 1967, §§ 1-20, 1-21)

State law reference

Rules of statutory construction, K.S.A. 77-201 .