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Cal. Rules of Court, rule 957
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§ 957 The words used in an accusatory pleading are construed in their usual acceptance in common language, except such words and phrases as are defined by l…
Part 2: Of Criminal Procedure | Title 5: The Pleadings | Chapter 2: Rules of Pleading
Rule Text
The words used in an accusatory pleading are construed in their usual acceptance in common language, except such words and phrases as are defined by law, which are construed according to their legal meaning.
Amendment history: Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1674.