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Contract Law - Expressio Unius Est Exclusio Alterius

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What is the main idea behind the maxim 'Expressum facit cessare tacitum'?

That general words in a statute cannot modify specific words (correct)
That the intention of the legislature is the only consideration in statutory interpretation
That the literal meaning of words in a statute should always prevail
That the courts should always favor a narrower interpretation of statutes

In what case did Lord Denning formulate the purposive approach to statutory interpretation?

Foakes vs Beer
The Queen vs M300
Cord Denning vs The Crown
Scaffold Court Estate Ltd vs Asher (correct)

What is the effect of the 'Expressio unius est exclusio alterius' maxim?

It narrows the scope of specific words in a statute
It expands the scope of general words in a statute
It excludes things not mentioned in a statute from its scope (correct)
It requires the courts to consider external evidence in statutory interpretation

What is the significance of the 'Barsen' term in the context of statutory interpretation?

It is an example of a term whose meaning is disputed in a UK court case (D) Signup and view all the answers

What approach to statutory interpretation emphasizes the purpose behind a statute?

The purposive approach (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consideration in the purposive approach to statutory interpretation?

The intention of the legislature (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the purposive approach in statute interpretation?

To arrive at a meaning that avoids absurdity or injustice (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Court of Appeal in Nigerian Law Report?

It is a prominent publication for legal case studies (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of dictionaries and word finders in legal interpretation?

To assist in ascertaining the meanings of words and terminologies (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the 1920 Rent Act in the Nigerian legal system?

To regulate the rent market in Nigeria (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Introduction of the Report in the context of Nigerian law?

It provides a historical background of Nigerian law (D) Signup and view all the answers

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