Legal Latin Maxims and Statutory Interpretation

<p>It represents an alternative choice. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A list that is not exhaustive of all possible options. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shall imposes a duty while may grants permission. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ratio Legis Est Anima (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The law is abolished when its reason ceases to exist. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any rule of action or system of uniformity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>State law (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Divine law concerns itself with sin and salvation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It governs all things without respect to free will. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Ten Commandments in the Old Testament. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Defining crimes and their punishments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Private law (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All individuals are presumed to know the law (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Laws governing state relations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arbiter and enforcer of private law (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Private law (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Laws cannot be enforced if unknown (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The relations between citizens and the state (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Criminal procedure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social life would be impossible if ignorance was accepted (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They fill gaps in law when no statute applies. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Principles of justice and equity. (A), Opinions of textwriters. (C), Decisions of foreign tribunals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To define rights and duties. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They intended right and justice to prevail. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Public law. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adjective law describes enforcement procedures whereas substantive law defines rights. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Procedures for recovering real property in court. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Customs contrary to public order are upheld. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To serve justice above all. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Procedural law focused on legal remedies. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Special laws always take precedence over general laws. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All laws related to the same subject should be interpreted together. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In cases of conflict between the two. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Equity operates in harmony with statutory law but cannot counteract it. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Laws should be forward-looking and not focused on past actions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clear laws do not require further explanation or clarification. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The special law is deemed to have more clarity in intention. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They primarily serve to enhance legal language and emphasize points. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Statutory provisions must be applied over common law. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Relevant laws should be construed together as one. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The reason of the law is its soul.

When the reason for the law ceases, the law ceases to exist.

Express mention is implied exclusion.

A general does not nullify a special law.

The law may be hard but it is still the law.

Where the law does not distinguish, we should not distinguish.

'AND' means together; 'OR' means separate.

'Shall' imposes duty; 'may' allows choice.

In case of conflict, the special law prevails due to clearer legislative intent.

Similar laws on the same subject must be interpreted together as one law.

The purpose and reason lawmakers had when creating a law.

Equity applies only when statutory law is absent or insufficient.

Statutory laws prevail over common law principles when there is a conflict.

The law looks forward, not backward, emphasizing prospective application.

Law is for future situations; judges deal with past actions.

Clear legal language doesn't need further explanation.

The best interpretation of a statute is the statute itself.

Practices applied by courts in absence of relevant laws, except those contrary to law.

Supplementary sources like equity and foreign decisions used by courts when other laws are absent.

Law defining rights and duties, can be public or private in nature.

Law that describes procedural methods to enforce rights or address violations.

Legal rules regulating relationships between the state and individuals.

Guidelines ensuring judges must act despite law ambiguities or gaps in legislation.

Opinions from international courts considered by local courts as supplementary sources.

Presumption that lawmakers intend for justice to prevail in ambiguous law interpretations.

Legal principles that guide but do not bind courts, used in absence of law.

A body of law that defines crimes and prescribes punishments.

Law that governs relations between nations.

Law that establishes the framework of government and its relationship with citizens.

Regulates relationships between individuals privately.

Part of private law dealing with rights and duties of parties in contracts.

Branch of private law for enforcing private rights.

Everyone is presumed to know the law regardless of ignorance.

Rules governing the process of civil lawsuits.

Part of private law that deals with trade and business obligations.

Any rule of action or system of uniformity governing behavior.

Laws promulgated and enforced by the state.

Law of religion concerning sin and salvation, revealed by God.

Innate understanding of right and wrong based on moral nature.

Rules operating on all objects, animate or inanimate; not dependent on human will.