Statutory Construction: General and Special Statutes
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What is the primary characteristic of a general statute?

  • It relates to a class of subjects or places without exceptions (correct)
  • It omits certain subjects or places that naturally belong to a class
  • It outlines rules and regulations for a particular jurisdiction
  • It only applies to specific individuals or organizations

    • What is the key difference between a general law and a special act?

  • A general law relates to a class of subjects, while a special act relates to particular persons or things (correct)
  • A general law is applicable to a specific jurisdiction, while a special act is applicable to all jurisdictions
  • A general law is always amended or repealed by a special act
  • A general law is a private law, while a special act is a public law

    • What is the effect of a general law on a special law?

  • A general law never repeals or amends a special law
  • A general law only repeals or amends a special law if the intent is manifest (correct)
  • A general law only applies to special laws that are not yet enacted
  • A general law always repeals or amends a special law

    • What is the scope of a general statute?

    <p>It applies to a particular class of subjects or places</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a general statute?

    <p>To outline rules and regulations for all individuals and organizations within a jurisdiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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