Local Rule LBR 1001-2: RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
Bankr. C.D. Cal. — General rule
LBR 1001-2. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
(a) Construction of Terms. As used in these rules –
(1) "must" is mandatory.
(2) "must not" is prohibitive, not permissive.
(3) "may" is discretionary.
(4) "or" is not exclusive.
(5) "includes" and "including" are not limiting.
(b) Gender; Plurals. Wherever applicable, each gender includes the other gender and the singular includes the plural.
(c) Definitions. Words and phrases listed in LBR 9001-1 will be construed according to the definitions contained in that rule.