The Specific Rule Flashcards
0
Q
What is the specific rule
A
The expression of one thing excludes another
1
Q
Latin term
A
Expressio unius est exclusio alterius
2
Q
What is the specific list
A
Where there is a specific list with no general rule
3
Q
Are only the things included in that lists included
A
Yes
4
Q
Case
A
R v inhabitants of sedges
5
Q
What was the specific list
A
Statute raised taxes on ‘lands, houses and coalmines’
6
Q
What therefore was not included so taxes could not be raised on
A
Limestone mines or any other types of mines
7
Q
Final case
A
Tempest v Kilner
8
Q
Which act was interpreted in tempest
A
Statute of frauds
9
Q
What did the act specifically include
A
Goods, wares and merchandise’ required a contract for a sale of £10 or more to be put in writing
10
Q
Which words were not included hence excluded
A
Stocks and shares
