rules of statutory interpretation Flashcards
1
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literal rule
A
literal & grammatically correct meaning to the section
2
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literal rule (case)
A
Whiteley v Chappell (1868)
3
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golden rule
A
words given literal meaning unless result is absurd; narrow approach and wide approach
4
Q
golden rule (case)
A
Adler v George (1964)
5
Q
mischief rule
A
looks back to original gap in the law & covers this gap through interpreting the law (Heydon’s Case 1584)
6
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mischief rule (case)
A
Smith v Hughes (1960)
7
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purposive approach
A
look to see the purpose of the law. decide what they believe parliament meant to achieve with the new law.
8
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purposive approach (case)
A
R v Registrar-General ex parte Smith (1990)
