Statutory construction is the core art of legal execution, providing the analytical methods judges use to resolve linguistic ambiguities in legislation.
This unit defines Interpretation and Construction, explores the central concept of the Intention of the Legislature (mens legislatoris), and details the necessity of statutory rules.
🔑 Key Learning Areas:
- The subtle legal distinction between Interpretation and Construction.
- How to identify and execute the true "Intention of the Legislature."
- The constitutional role of the judiciary as the interpreter, not the maker, of laws.