Which rule of statutory interpretation states that words in a statute should be given their plain, ordinary meaning unless this would give rise to a manifest absurdity or inconsistency with the rest of the statute?
A、Golden rule
B、Mischief rule
C、Contextual rule
A、Golden rule
B、Mischief rule
C、Contextual rule
【参考答案及解析】
The golden rule states that words in a statute should be given their plain, ordinary meaning unlessthis would give rise to a manifest absurdity or inconsistency with the rest of the statute. The mischiefrule states that judges should consider what mischief the Act was trying to prevent. The contextualrule states that a word should be construed in its context.
The golden rule states that words in a statute should be given their plain, ordinary meaning unlessthis would give rise to a manifest absurdity or inconsistency with the rest of the statute. The mischiefrule states that judges should consider what mischief the Act was trying to prevent. The contextualrule states that a word should be construed in its context.