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HomeProbate CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1§ 10 Number And Plural Rules

§ 10 Number And Plural Rules

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§ 10 Number And Plural Rules

This law says that when a word is written in singular form, it also means the plural form, and when it's written in plural, it also means the singular.

Key Takeaways

  • •Singular words count as plural too.
  • •Plural words count as singular too.
  • •The rule works both ways in any legal text.

Example

A lease says "tenant must keep the garden clean." Even though it says "tenant" (singular), it also applies to multiple tenants living together.

Because of this law, the word "tenant" covers both one tenant and many tenants, so everyone in the house must keep the garden clean.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 10 Number And Plural Rules

The singular number includes the plural, and the plural, the singular. (Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

singular numberpluralStats. 1990, Ch. 79

Related Statutes

  • § 1 Probate Code Title
  • § 1261 Mailing Proof Requirements
  • § 350 Fiduciaries Wartime Substitution
  • § 42 Personal Representative Definition
  • § 100 Community Property Division Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Probate Code. Section 10.
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