{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "scpa", "section": "1312", "citation": "SCPA § 1312", "heading": "Construction This article is remedial and shall be given a liberal construction", "text": ["§ 1312. Construction", "This article is remedial and shall be given a liberal construction."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/SCP/1312", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "Courts must **read this remedial article broadly so it accomplishes its corrective purpose.** ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/scpa/1312", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}