# Corporations and Associations (GCA)

## Title 12. Statutory Trusts

### Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions

#### Section 12-105

(a) This title shall be liberally construed to give maximum effect to the principle of freedom of contract and to the enforceability of governing instruments.

(b) The presumption that a civil statute in derogation of the common law is construed strictly does not apply to this title.

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Md. Code Ann., Corps. & Ass'ns (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)