Statutory Interpretation
Judges establish precedent when interpreting statutes. They will interpret statutes when there is a dispute about the intention or meaning of the words in the statute. Therefore, by conducting statutory interpretation they will clarify the meaning of certain laws.
An example of statutory interpretation can be found in the case Deing v Tarola.
Course knowledge
Students should be able to identify three reasons for statutory interpretation, and three effects of statutory interpretation.
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