In Kloss v. Commonwealth, 103 Va. 864, 49 S.E. 655, 656, Buchanan, J., says: "The rule is universal, except where otherwise provided by statute, that penal statutes are to be construed strictly, and are never to be extended by implication.
Summary of this case from Macke v. Commonwealth1745 WDA 2015
09-19-2016
COM. v. KLOSS, D.
Affirmed.
In Kloss v. Commonwealth, 103 Va. 864, 49 S.E. 655, 656, Buchanan, J., says: "The rule is universal, except where otherwise provided by statute, that penal statutes are to be construed strictly, and are never to be extended by implication.
Summary of this case from Macke v. CommonwealthFull title:COM. v. KLOSS, D.
Court:Superior Court of Pennsylvania.
Date published: Sep 19, 2016
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