Literal is a formalist theory of statutory interpretation which holds that a statute's ordinary meaning should govern its interpretation, as opposed to inquiries into non-textual sources such as the...
They are rules used by the courts to interpret the meaning of an Act.They are necessary because the meanings of an Act can be unclear, and these "rules" are used to make a judge's task of reaching a...
The Purpose Approach is a rule of construction used by judges to assess the aims and objectives of statues or legislation. It look forward at why Parliament or any other body with delegated...