This course will: (a) introduce students to statutory language; and (b) give students the opportunity to develop practical skills in the interpretation and application of statutory provisions. Various topics will be discussed, including:
1. Judicial approaches to statutory interpretation;
2. Interpretive Theory;
3. The nature of “legislative intent”;
4. Maxims and Rules of Interpretation, both common law and statutory;
5. Interpretive Presumptions;
6. Judicial notice;
7. Practical considerations in legislative drafting; and
7. Evidence of legislative intent.
The overall emphasis is on the language of the law and the practical application of statutory language and concepts.
Statutory Interpretation
Quick Info
(2930.03)
Course
Instructor(s)
B. Kettles, G. Jenner and A. Porter; Adjunct Professors
Fall
3 credit(s)
3 hour(s);
Presentation
Lectures, discussion.
Upper Year Research & Writing Requirement
No
Praxicum
No