Ark. Code Ann. § 14-186-202: Construction

(a) It is intended that the provisions of this subchapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish the purposes provided for, or intended to be provided for, in this subchapter.

(b) Where strict construction would result in the defeat of the accomplishment of any of the actions authorized in this subchapter and a liberal construction would permit or assist in the accomplishment of them, the liberal construction shall be chosen.