Statutory interpretation

have ‘exclusive powers regarding the interpretation of the statutory provision’ in question . Corbett CJ held that this was a matter of how the statute that conferred the power was constructed . Corbett CJ suggested guidelines for how to approach this: (a) where the powers or functions in question are of a purely judicial nature, a court will be reluctant to conclude that the tribunal is intended to have exclusive jurisdiction to decide on the meaning of a statutory criterion . ‘‘Purely…

conduct required in commercial dealings of trade or commerce. Common law and equity ensure appropriate standards are adhered to in all transactions not covered by this legislation. Common law is also important in interpreting some of the broader statutory provisions in relation to the underlying legislative policy upon which they were founded. Section 18 governs general conduct required with respect to misleading and deceptive conduct and is a salient example of a provision that is considered…

Modification Law contemplates legal action prior to the cause of the negative consequences of the modification. In contradiction to the Beck decision (interpreting the Act in favor of a dealer’s challenge), the Appellate Division ruling ignored the statutory right recognized by this Court and instead, turned that legal premise upside…

The courts are dependent upon a decision, which is orchestrated within the ground of a higher court, thus being binding on the lower courts. The Australian High Courts responsibility in analyzing the interpretation of the Constitution is crucial. It must adhere to being independent from both state and the Commonwealth, in order for it to protect the distribution of powers. The Supreme Court is the highest jurisdiction in each state or territory. They are…

According to section 265 (1)(a) of the Criminal Code, assault is defined as the intentional application of force to another person “without the consent of [the other] person.” This reflection paper will first acknowledge implications of statutory interpretation of common law, instead of the Criminal Code. Next, the paper will examine the case through the lens of the liberalism principle to help us better understand the reconsidering of the issue. The paper will then examine my reasoning…

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Department of Human Resources, provides another perspective on the state’s interpretation of statutes regulating wage discrimination in the administrative agency context. The plaintiff, a state employee, claimed a “position-to-position study” comparing job responsibilities and wages was required to determine whether his salary was…

lay out what is called an organic statute that contains the purpose and structure of the agency, the agency then is in charge of implementing the purpose as laid out in the statues. The laws surrounding federal agencies are administrative laws. A statutory law is a law that is written, usually enacted by a legislative body. In addition, a common law, or case law, allows judges to render decisions based on the ruling of earlier cases. Common law is guided by the regulations set forth in federal…

democracy and the preservation of human rights. Yet when it comes to safeguarding these rights, the American political system is more effective. Where the Australian system relies on constitutionally implied rights, legislative action and judicial interpretation,…

it’s currently drafted would be able to operate retrospectively in Australia. This legal issue needs to act retrospectively so publications made before and after the commencement of the Act are to be classified illegal. II. Relevant Law: (a) Statutory Analysis of the Bill (450 words) The Publications Bill main issue is whether it can operate retrospectively. The Publications Bill is clear and would be easy for Courts to interpret, including explicit and detailed definitions and clear…