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- 1The Literal rule ExplanationJudges give the words in the Legislation their plain, ordinary meaning - Sussex Peerage Case 1844
Lord Esher - R v Judge of City of London "If the words of the act are clear, you must follow them, even if they lead to manifest absurdity".
Judges must use the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) from the time when the Act was passed. - 2The Literal rule CasesLNER v Berriman - Fatal Accidents Act, "Relaying and repairing" did not include oiling.
Whiteley v Chappell - Dead person not "entitled to vote"
Fisher v Bell - Placing flick knives in a shop window did not fall under "offering for sale" under contract law.
Chesseman v DPP - Town and Police Clauses Act 1847 - Police not "passengers"
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- Flashcards on Untitled, created by steph.whitton181 on 02/03/2015.
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