Principle

STATUTORY INTERPRETATION – Constitutional interpretation – Powers conferred by the Constitution on local governments

Area of law
STATUTORY INTERPRETATION
Court
Supreme Court

Clear constitutional provisions must be given effect. A state officer lacks capacity to contract for local government functions. The principle applies to all levels of government. The contract is ultra vires and void. The rule ensures compliance with constitutional allocation of powers. The court will…

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