Asked by Jeannette Estelle Irankunda on Sep 29, 2024
The ejusdem generis rule is an example of a maxim.
Ejusdem Generis
A legal principle stating that where specific words are followed by general ones, the general words are interpreted to include things of the same kind as the specific ones.
Maxim
A general legal principle or rule that is widely accepted.
- Understand the significance of legislative intent in the interpretation of statutes and the methods employed by the judiciary to clarify uncertainties.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the significance of legislative intent in the interpretation of statutes and the methods employed by the judiciary to clarify uncertainties.