Rules of language

Question 1

Name the three rules of language

Answer 1

Ejusdem Generis, Expressio unius est exclusio alterius, Noscitur A Sociis

Question 2

What is Ejusdem Generis

Answer 2

general words which follow specific ones are taken to include only things of the same kind

Question 3

What is Expressio unius est exclusio alterius

Answer 3

Express mention of one thing implies the exclusion of others

Question 4

What is Noxcitur A Sociis

Answer 4

A word draws its meaning from the other words or phrases around it

Question 5

Stae and explain the case for Ejusdem generis

Answer 5

Powell v Kempton park racecourse
deciding if betting act “made it an offence to keep a house, office, room or other place for the purposes of betting”. It did not in Tatterstalls

Question 6

State and explain the case for Expressio unius est exclusio alterius

Answer 6

Muir v Keay

act said “for public refreshment, resort and entertainment” theatrical and musical entertainment did not apply

Question 7

State and explain the case for Noscitur A Sociis

Answer 7

Tempest v Kilner

Decide if Frauds act “goods ,wares and merchandise” included stocks and shares which it did not