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No idea what it is that is being asked. A definition of statute follows:
Statutes, are laws enacted by a legislature or other governing body. The written statutes govern resolving the disputes they address in many cases, rather than case law or judge-made law, constitutional law, contract law, etc.
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What are the principles which should guide a court when interpreting a statute?
When interpreting a statute a court will first look to the precedent set forth by courts with higher authority; i.e. Federal Eastern District Court of Michigan must abide by the interpretation of a Federal Statute given by the Federal 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. Where there is no prior interpretation of a statute, a court will look first to the plain language of a statute, and then to legislative intent. Bill markups and committee reports are the most persuasive in interpreting a statute. Expert testimony and Floor Debate are only slightly persuasive.
What is the meaning of the name sharonica?
It is Hebrew meaning "a fertile plain"
What is 5 letter word meaning simple?
plain
What is the meaning of a plain circle on a clothing label?
E
What is the meaning of the name Milan?
Milan may be Gaulish in origin meaning "middle plain".
What has the author Plain well-meaning Briton written?
Plain well-meaning Briton. has written: 'A whipper for levelling Tommy' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Constitutional law
What is a guiding principle for all judges?
If you are asking what judges use for guidance when they are making their decisions, there are several answers, and it will depend upon the proceeding and the type of judge and court.First, all judges MUST follow/consider:Relevant Statutes and CodesRelevant Regulations; andBinding Precedent (previous judicial opinions) that directly applies to the case at bar.Whether a statute is "relevant" or a prior case is "binding" will depend upon the jurisdiction (where the court is) and what type of court it is (trial, intermediate appellate, or highest). Lower courts, for example, must follow the decisions of higher (appellate) courts in their jurisdiction that are directly relevant to their case.However, it is not always clear whether a statute, regulation, or case is "relevant." This is because the meaning of the statute, code, or regulation can be ambiguous. Also, the "holding" of the prior cases (what rule it actually stands for), can be very unclear.Accordingly, to interpret the meaning of a statute, judges will often look (for guidance) to:The dictionary (to interpret the plain text of the statute),Cannons of statutory construction (understood rules that judges follow when discerning the meaning of statutes -- for example, the "rule of lenity" provides that if a criminal statute is ambiguous, the judge should favor the defendant),How other judges have interpreted the case, statute or regulation (even judges not in that jurisdiction),The legislative history (reports of what the legislature was thinking when they enacted the statute),Opinions of experts (to interpret technical or trade terms in the statute),Unofficial administrative agency opinions (similar to experts), andThe circumstances in which the statute was written (to discern its purpose)Again, judges may look for "guidance" to non-binding judicial opinions, they also look to "policy considerations," or what affect their opinion may have on the public at large.In criminal cases, judges follow sentencing guidelines to give the appropriate sentence.If the case is on appeal from an administrative decision or a lower court, judges may be required to give "deference" to the lower court's decision, and consider the lower court's reasoning in deciding the outcome of the case.In short, judges seek guidance from several different sources. Attorneys play a large role in this as well by submitting briefs to the judge (often containing arguments similar to the ones given above), which the judge usually considers fully before making a decision.
What five letter word gives the meaning homely?
plain
What is the meaning of in plain sight?
"In plain sight" is referring to something being in front of you without any type of obstructions blocking sight of it.
What is one word meaning hidden in plain sight?
inconspicuous means that
What is an ancient greek word meaning plain and simple?
ομαλός
Can you have a word that has the same meaning as simple?
easy, effortless, light, plain
