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?

A statute never alters the existing common law Signup and view all the answers

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

Purpose of the legislation and context Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

'What is the legislation trying to achieve?' 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?

'Express words' can override presumptions Signup and view all the answers

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

'Common law' remains unaffected by statutes unless stated otherwise 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?

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

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What is the main focus of purposive interpretation in statutory law?

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

What does the contextual rule in statutory interpretation refer to?

Which of the following is a presumption of statutory interpretation?

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

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

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

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

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

'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?

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