Principle

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE β€” Statutory Interpretation β€” Court Will Not Impute Words Not Provided by Statute

Area of law
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that the court will not impute words or provisions not provided by a statute. The principle applies in statutory interpretation. It ensures that statutes are interpreted as written. The principle reflects the plain meaning rule. It prevents judicial legislation. The court must…

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