11 Questions
What is the main idea behind the maxim 'Expressum facit cessare tacitum'?
That general words in a statute cannot modify specific words
In what case did Lord Denning formulate the purposive approach to statutory interpretation?
Scaffold Court Estate Ltd vs Asher
What is the effect of the 'Expressio unius est exclusio alterius' maxim?
It excludes things not mentioned in a statute from its scope
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
What approach to statutory interpretation emphasizes the purpose behind a statute?
The purposive approach
What is the main consideration in the purposive approach to statutory interpretation?
The intention of the legislature
What is the primary goal of the purposive approach in statute interpretation?
To arrive at a meaning that avoids absurdity or injustice
What is the significance of the Court of Appeal in Nigerian Law Report?
It is a prominent publication for legal case studies
What is the role of dictionaries and word finders in legal interpretation?
To assist in ascertaining the meanings of words and terminologies
What is the main objective of the 1920 Rent Act in the Nigerian legal system?
To regulate the rent market in Nigeria
What is the significance of the Introduction of the Report in the context of Nigerian law?
It provides a historical background of Nigerian law
Learn about the contract law principle Expressio Unius Est Exclusio Alterius, which states that the expression of one thing implies the exclusion of another. Test your understanding of this concept and its application in legal cases.
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