Later passage in an enactment prevails over the substantive
portion it follows But an Exception or saving clause does not extend the terms of the section Where a general intention is expressed in an Act , which also expresses a particular intention, the particular intention might be considered as an exception Exception construed strictly against the party trying to take the benefit A saving clause , which is generally introduced into the repealing Act, in order to safeguard rights , which but for saving would be lost A saving clause would not give any further right, than a party already had A Saving Clause which is repugnant to the body of the Act is void