POLS 2350 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Plain Meaning Rule, Mischief Rule, Golden Rule
31 Oct 2017
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If a statute specifies that from the ambit of this law. The express mention of one class of subjects. An ambiguous section of a statute is to be read in accordance with its. Taxi was late and it was extremely cold outside. He turned on the heat and then fell asleep at the wheel. No intent on driving and car was never in motion. Phrases and clauses are closely examined to extract their exact meaning. European or u. s. interpretations involve consulting any source that may help interpret. Including parliamentary or legislative debates, commission report, statements of the legislature to the fullest extent those responsible for the legislation, etc. 3 rules to aid construction of a statutes: 3. read it in accordance with its intentions. 3 grammatical principles to aid construction of statutes: It is to be known by its associates. 1. the state of the common law before the statute.
