N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules Section 104
Construction

The civil practice law and rules shall be liberally construed to secure the just, speedy and inexpensive determination of every civil judicial proceeding.

Source: Section 104 — Construction, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/104 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jul. 19, 2025).

101
Short title 102
Amendment, rescission or adoption of rules 103
Form of civil judicial proceedings 104
Construction 105
Definitions 106
Civil and criminal prosecutions not merged 107
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Original Source: Section 104 — Construction, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/104 (last accessed Jul. 19, 2025).

N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules Section 104 Construction

N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules Section 104
Construction