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Rules of Language
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- 1What are the 3 rules of language?1) Ejusdem Generis
2) Expressio unius est exclusio alterius)
3) Noscitur A Sociis - 2What is Ejusdem Generis?Where an Act lists specific words followed by a general word the general word must be interpreted in the light of the specific words.
- 3How does Powell V Kempton Park Racecourse show Ejusdem Generis?Betting Act prohibits betting in a ''house, office, room or other place''. Betting was taking place outside but the court decided that the Act only referred to indoor places.
- 4What is Expressio Unius Est Exclusio Alterius?Naming one thing implies exclusion of all others.
- 5How does R V Inhabitants of Sedgley demonstrate this rule?The Act specifically states Coal Mines so other mines are not included
- 6What is Noscitur A Sociis?Look at the words around the ambiguous word to help interpret it.
- 7How does Pengelly V Bell Punch Co. Ltd show this rule?Factories Act said ''all floors, steps, stairs, passages and gangways'' must be kept clear. Boxes on the floor in the corner are not included as the Acts is addressing walkways.
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- AS level Law (Sources of Law - Statutory Interpretation) Flashcards on Rules of Language, created by Jake Ashby on 30/10/2019.
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- Jake Ashby · Oct 2019
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- Oct 30, 2019
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