Statements (16)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Legal Principle
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| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Plain_Meaning_Rule
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| gptkbp:appliesTo |
gptkb:Statutory_Interpretation
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| gptkbp:contrastsWith |
gptkb:Mischief_Rule
gptkb:Golden_Rule |
| gptkbp:example |
gptkb:Fisher_v_Bell_(1961)
gptkb:R_v_Judge_of_the_City_of_London_Court_(1892) |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Literal Rule
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| gptkbp:limitation |
May lead to unjust outcomes
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| gptkbp:principle |
Words must be given their ordinary meaning
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| gptkbp:purpose |
To respect legislative intent
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| gptkbp:relatedConcept |
gptkb:Interpretation_Act
gptkb:Statutory_Construction |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
Common Law Jurisdictions
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Plain_Meaning_Rule
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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