Principle

JURISDICTION — Ouster Clause — Effect of Repeal of Enactment Containing Ouster Clause on Acts Done Thereunder

Area of law
JURISDICTION
Court
Supreme Court

This principle embodies the common law rule against retrospective operation of repeals. The repeal of a statute, including one containing an ouster clause, does not retroactively destroy rights, liabilities, or proceedings that crystallized under it. The "oblivion" effect of repeal only applies to the future.…

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