Understanding Ratio Decidendi and Obiter Dicta in Legal Judgments
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What is the main focus of purposive interpretation in statutory law?

  • Contextual and purpose-driven interpretation (correct)
  • Literal interpretation only
  • Historical interpretation
  • Subjective interpretation

    • Under the purposive approach, how are the words of a statute interpreted?

  • Based on judicial discretion
  • Only in their literal sense
  • In their ordinary, literal, and grammatical sense as well as the legislative purpose (correct)
  • With reference to common law

    • What does the contextual rule in statutory interpretation refer to?

  • Considering a word in isolation from the statute
  • Construing a word solely on its dictionary definition
  • Interpreting a word within its context in the legislation (correct)
  • Ignoring the purpose of the legislation

    • Which of the following is a presumption of statutory interpretation?

    <p>A statute never alters the existing common law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When interpreting statutes, what should judges consider besides literal meaning?

    <p>Purpose of the legislation and context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the presumptions of statutory interpretation, what is assumed unless stated otherwise by the statute?

    <p>Statutes don't change common law and individuals must be compensated for property deprivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key aspect of interpreting statutes under the purposive approach?

    <p>'What is the legislation trying to achieve?'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Unless the statute contains express words to the contrary', what does this statement imply in relation to statutory interpretation presumptions?

    <p>'Express words' can override presumptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'A statute does not alter the existing common law.' What does this mean in terms of statutory interpretation?

    <p>'Common law' remains unaffected by statutes unless stated otherwise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'If a statute deprives a person of property, say by nationalisation, they are to be compensated for its value.' How does this statement relate to statutory interpretation?

    <p>'Deprivation of property' should be compensated unless otherwise stated</p> Signup and view all the answers

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