LAW131 Study Guide - Final Guide: Purposive Approach, Closed Set
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Interpret statutes based on literal and purposive approach. Intended to be understood for what they are. Referring to statutes (section no)(subsection no)(paragraph no)(subparagraph no) Followed by name and year s3(1)(b)(i) evidence amendment act 1980. Non-e(cid:454)hausti(cid:448)e, (cid:374)ot a (cid:858)(cid:272)losed set,(cid:859) a few examples (1) Write out which section you are interpreting, and which word. States you are legally required to ascertain meaning (cid:862)from its text and in light of the purpose(cid:863) If there is a definition section inside the act, this must be used to ascertain meaning. Define what an ordinary person thinks word means. See other sections if words used in a way to guide understanding. Whether this purpose requires it to cover current situation. Only relevant case, if meaning of words in same, or similar act. Do(cid:374)(cid:859)t gi(cid:448)e too (cid:373)u(cid:272)h (cid:449)eight to (cid:272)ase la(cid:449) Associated words colour each other, specific term colored by surrounding words. Under noscitur a so(cid:272)iis, (cid:449)o(cid:396)d (cid:862)(cid:448)ehi(cid:272)le(cid:863) colored by surrounding words.
