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Statute law

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: London Sweet & Maxwell 1979Edition: 7thDescription: 640p CxixISBN:
  • 9780421145108
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 348.000000 CRA
Contents:
Contents: The drafting of statutes. Authentication and citation. Classification of statutes. Construction where the meaning is plain. Construction where the meaning is not plain. What may and what may not be implied if the meaning is not plain. What sources of information outside a statute may be used for throwing light upon its meaning. Interpretation of words. Effect of one part of a statute upon the construction of the other parts. Effect of statutes creating duties. Enabling acts. Delegated legislation. Effect of statutes on common law and equity. Effect on earlier enactments. Commencement and duration of effect of statutes. Effect of statutes on the Crown. Territorial effect of British statutes. The legislation of dominions, colonies, protectorates and mandated territories. Mistakes in statutes. Definition and construction of penal acts. Effect of penal statutes. Nature and construction of private acts. Effect of private acts.
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BOOKs BOOKs National Law School NKCR SECTION 348 CRA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan 32073

Contents:
The drafting of statutes. Authentication and citation. Classification of statutes.
Construction where the meaning is plain. Construction where the meaning is not plain. What may and what may not be implied if the meaning is not plain.
What sources of information outside a statute may be used for throwing light upon its meaning.
Interpretation of words.
Effect of one part of a statute upon the construction of the other parts.
Effect of statutes creating duties. Enabling acts.
Delegated legislation. Effect of statutes on common law and equity.
Effect on earlier enactments.
Commencement and duration of effect of statutes.
Effect of statutes on the Crown.
Territorial effect of British statutes.
The legislation of dominions, colonies, protectorates and mandated territories.
Mistakes in statutes. Definition and construction of penal acts.
Effect of penal statutes. Nature and construction of private acts.
Effect of private acts.

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