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6 Cards in this Set
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- Back
- 3rd side (hint)
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What is the Literal Rule? |
Words should take their literal meaning (dictionary definition) in the context of the stature. |
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Berriman - Ratio |
D would only receive compensation if injured when "repairing or relaying" tracks. As D was killed while oiling the tracks, his widow received no compensation. |
Oiling |
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Cheeseman - Ratio |
It was illegal to expose oneself to a "passenger" (masturbating) but the D exposed himself to a Police officer who arrested him. This wasn't a crime as literally, the police officer wasn't a "passenger". |
Passenger |
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Whiteley v Chappell - Ratio |
It was illegal to impersonate an "entitled" voter however the D used the vote of a dead person so literally, they were not "entitled" so no crime was committed by the D. |
Dead |
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Fisher v Bell - Ratio |
It was illegal to "offer knives for sale" however the D was asking customers to "make offers" so literally, he was not "offering" knives and no crime has been committed. |
Offers |
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Only 2 needed for exam |
But must explain how they apply to the rule. |
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