Asked by ABELEJE FUNKE on Sep 29, 2024
What are courts and administrative agencies expected to do when they encounter ambiguously worded statutes while deciding a case?
A) Keep the particular statute aside
B) Fill in the details on a case-to-case basis
C) Refer to a different statute
D) Initiate a debate in the legislature
Ambiguously Worded Statutes
Laws or regulations that are not clearly defined, leading to varying interpretations and potential confusion.
Administrative Agencies
Bodies established by governments to execute laws and regulations within specific areas, such as environmental protection, taxation, and transportation.
- Attain knowledge of the processes involved in statutory interpretation and appreciate the vital significance of judicial autonomy.
Learning Objectives
- Attain knowledge of the processes involved in statutory interpretation and appreciate the vital significance of judicial autonomy.