Different meanings
13 September 2012
Understanding how the courts interpret legislation is vital to deciding whether the law applies to certain cases. Peter Marsh and Frank Griffiths reveal how interpretation has evolved
The interpretation of statutes and regulations may not appear to be important to buyers. But the way in which courts approach the interpretation of legislation can make a difference to the court arbitrator’s decision. At one time, the rules that the courts adopted were based on the idea that statutes disturbed the harmony of the law. Provided it was clear,...