Principle

STATUTES — Interpretation of Statutes — Words to Be Given Ordinary Meaning

Area of law
STATUTES
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that statutory interpretation seeks the legislature's intention, and words must be given their ordinary common English meaning. The principle applies in statutory interpretation. It ensures that legislative intention prevails. The principle reflects the ordinary meaning rule. It prevents artificial interpretations. The court…

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