Statutory Interpretation Quiz
- Created by: pandoracatwell
- Created on: 17-12-14 10:21
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2. Which case produced components that are considered in the Mischief Rule?
- Fisher v Bell (1961)
- Smith v Hughes (1960)
- Heydon's Case (1584)
- Whiteley v Chappell (1868)
3. Which rule of interpretation is the Purposive Approach similar to?
- Mischief Rule
- Expressio unius exclusion alterius
- Literal Rule
- Golden Rule
4. In Muir v Keay (1975) (A case that supports 'Noscitur a sociis'), what was the principle?
- Applying Noscitur a sociis, the court decided the general words, 'other place' had to refer to indoor places since all the words on the list were indoor places so the defendant was not guilty
- Applying Noscitur a sociis, it was held that because of the other words, 'resort and refreshment' in the section, that 'entertainment' did not refer exclusively to theatrical entertainment, music and dancing
- Therefore, using Noscitur a sociis, rates could not be charged on any mine other than coal mines
- You cannot consent to harm
5. What is a case used to support the Literal Rule involving voting?
- Whiteley v Chappell (1868)
- Fisher v Bell (1961)
- Whiteley v Channell (1868)
- Lightly v Chappell (1868)
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