ELS🎓- Law Making: Statutory Interpretation Flashcards
1
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The three rules
A
Literal rule, golden rule, mischief rule
2
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What is the literal rule?
A
Gives the words their plain ordinary or dictionary meaning
3
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What is the golden rule?
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It is a modification of the literal rule and avoids an interpretation that is absurd
4
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What is purposive approach?
A
The courts look to see what is the purpose of the lawqwwlkjjaqerrtyuiop
