BPP Study Manual Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Give a case that demonstrates the mischief rule
A
Gorris v Scott (1874)
1
Q
Give an example of the use of the literal rule
A
Whitely v Chappell (1868-69)
2
Q
When was the golden rule set out?
A
River Wear Commisioners v Adamson (1877)
3
Q
Gve an example of the use of the purposive rule
A
R v Pigg [1983]
4
Q
Give an example of the use of ejusdem generis
A
Powell v Kempton Park Racecourse [1899]
4
Q
give an example of the use of expressio unius est exclusio alterius
A
Tempest v Kilner [1846]
5
Q
Give an example of the use of noscitur a sociis
A
Inland Revenue Commissioners v Frere [1965]
6
Q
Give an example of a court using a dictionary
A
R v Fulling [1987]
7
Q
What case allowed judges to use Hansard?
A
Pepper v Hart [1993]
