Statutory Interpretation Flashcards
1
Q
Name the four rules
A
Literal rule
Golden rule
Mischief rule
Purposive approach
2
Q
Define the literal rule
A
Judges take the literal meaning of the words
3
Q
Literal rule case ‘invitation to treat’
A
Fisher v Bell
4
Q
Define the golden rule
A
An extension of the literal rule
5
Q
What is the narrow golden rule?
A
Used when a word in a statute has multiple meanings
6
Q
Narrow golden rule case
A
R v Allen
7
Q
What is the wide golden rule?
A
When a judge understands the literal meaning of the word, but decides not to use it as it would lead to undesirable results
8
Q
Wide golden rule case
A
Re Sigsworth
