Statutory Interpretation - Philosophies

Philosophies

Over time, various methods of statutory construction have fallen in and out of favor. Some of the better known rules of construction methods are:

  • The Golden rule
  • The Literal rule
  • The Mischief rule
  • The Purposive approach

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