Latin Rules Of Language

Question 1

Name the 3 rules of language

Answer 1

Ejisdem generis
Expressio unius est exclusio alterius
Noscotur A Sociis

Question 2

What does ejusdem generis mean

Add a case

Answer 2

Lists that say and other things.
General words that are taken to include only things of the same kind i.e. Dogs and others

Powell v Kempton Park racecourse

Question 3

What does expressio units est exclusio alterius mean

Answer 3

If it’s on the list it counts- express mention of one thing implies the exclusion of others
R v Harris

Question 4

What does noscitur A sociis

Answer 4

The word draws its meaning from other words or phrases around it ie kittens cats and food
Muir v Keay

Question 5

Describe the facts in Powell v kempton park racecourse

Answer 5

Man takes bets in a betting ring. Law said it was illegal in a house office or other place. He wasn’t convicted because it was an outdoor arena

Question 6

State the facts in R v Harris

Answer 6

He bites someone’s nose, was not convicted because his teeth weren’t a weapon

Question 7

Describe the facts of muir v keay

Answer 7

Licence owner found pub open during the night but he needed a licence to keep it open over night