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May 2
1. The Plain Meaning Rule: This rule states that the words of a statute should be given their ordinary and plain meaning, unless there is a clear indication that the legislature intended a different meaning.
2. The Legislative History Rule: This rule allows courts to consider the legislative history of a statute, such as committee reports, debates, and other documents, to determine the intent of the legislature when interpreting a statute.
3. The Ejusdem Generis Rule: This rule states that when a general term follows a list of specific terms in a statute, the general term should be interpreted to include only things of the same kind as the specific terms.
4. The Noscitur a Sociis Rule: This rule states that the meaning of a word or phrase in a statute should be determined by the context in which it is used, or by the company it keeps.
5. The Rule of Lenity: This rule states that when a statute is ambiguous or unclear, it should be interpreted in favor of the defendant in a criminal case.
2. The Legislative History Rule: This rule allows courts to consider the legislative history of a statute, such as committee reports, debates, and other documents, to determine the intent of the legislature when interpreting a statute.
3. The Ejusdem Generis Rule: This rule states that when a general term follows a list of specific terms in a statute, the general term should be interpreted to include only things of the same kind as the specific terms.
4. The Noscitur a Sociis Rule: This rule states that the meaning of a word or phrase in a statute should be determined by the context in which it is used, or by the company it keeps.
5. The Rule of Lenity: This rule states that when a statute is ambiguous or unclear, it should be interpreted in favor of the defendant in a criminal case.
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May 2
Plain Meaning Rule:
- Interpretation is based on the literal, ordinary meaning of the words used in the statute.
- Courts avoid giving strained, unnatural interpretations that would defeat the legislative intent.
Ejusdem Generis Rule:
- When a statute lists specific items followed by a more general term, the general term is interpreted to refer to items similar to the specific ones listed.
Expressio Unius Est Exclusio Alterius Rule:
- If a statute explicitly includes certain matters, the implication is that matters not included are excluded.
Lenity Rule (for criminal statutes):
- Ambiguous criminal statutes are interpreted in favor of the accused.
- Courts strive to avoid harsh or unreasonable punishments.
Noscitur a Sociis Rule:
- The meaning of a word in a statute can be inferred from the context in which it is used, especially neighboring words and phrases.
In Pari Materia Rule:
- Statutes relating to the same subject matter should be interpreted together to give effect to their overall purpose.
Contextual Rule:
- Interpretation considers the historical background, purpose, and overall context of the statute.
- Courts examine the statute as a whole, not just isolated provisions.
Golden Rule:
- Courts seek to avoid interpretations that lead to absurd or unreasonable results.
- They aim to give effect to the legislative intent while preserving the overall harmony of the law.
Canon of Avoidance:
- Courts avoid interpretations that make the statute unconstitutional or violate fundamental principles of law.
Doctrine of Last Antecedent:
- In a statute with a series of modifiers, the last modifier typically applies only to the immediately preceding item.
- Interpretation is based on the literal, ordinary meaning of the words used in the statute.
- Courts avoid giving strained, unnatural interpretations that would defeat the legislative intent.
Ejusdem Generis Rule:
- When a statute lists specific items followed by a more general term, the general term is interpreted to refer to items similar to the specific ones listed.
Expressio Unius Est Exclusio Alterius Rule:
- If a statute explicitly includes certain matters, the implication is that matters not included are excluded.
Lenity Rule (for criminal statutes):
- Ambiguous criminal statutes are interpreted in favor of the accused.
- Courts strive to avoid harsh or unreasonable punishments.
Noscitur a Sociis Rule:
- The meaning of a word in a statute can be inferred from the context in which it is used, especially neighboring words and phrases.
In Pari Materia Rule:
- Statutes relating to the same subject matter should be interpreted together to give effect to their overall purpose.
Contextual Rule:
- Interpretation considers the historical background, purpose, and overall context of the statute.
- Courts examine the statute as a whole, not just isolated provisions.
Golden Rule:
- Courts seek to avoid interpretations that lead to absurd or unreasonable results.
- They aim to give effect to the legislative intent while preserving the overall harmony of the law.
Canon of Avoidance:
- Courts avoid interpretations that make the statute unconstitutional or violate fundamental principles of law.
Doctrine of Last Antecedent:
- In a statute with a series of modifiers, the last modifier typically applies only to the immediately preceding item.
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