Statutory Interpretation

Question 1

4 method of SI

Answer 1

Literal Rule
Golden Rule
Mischief Rule
Purposive approach

Question 2

Literal rule definition

Answer 2

Words taken by their LITERAL meaning, even if its silly (Lord Esher)

Question 3

Golden Rule definition

Answer 3

Same a literal rule without the silly outcomes

Question 4

Case for literal rule

Answer 4

Berriman

Question 5

2 Approaches to the Golden Rule

Answer 5

Narrow - Words w multiple meanings, court chooses most appropriate
Wide - Words with 1 absurd meaning, court chooses more suitable meaning

Question 6

Case for Mischeif Rule

Answer 6

Heydon’s Case - Looks @ law before Act was made + intentions of the law

Question 7

Purposive Approach

Answer 7

Same as mischief rule, but looks at the past AND FUTURE

Question 8

Intrinsic Aids

Answer 8

Everything INside an act - preamble/notes/other sections

Question 9

Extrinsic Aids

Answer 9

Everything outside of (EXternal) an Act, i.e. Hansard, Law commission reports & common law