The language of statutes laws and their interpretation /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Solan, Lawrence, 1952-
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Chicago ; London : University of Chicago Press, 2010.
Series:Chicago series in law and society.
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Table of Contents:
  • Laws and judges
  • Why we need to interpret statutes
  • Definitions, ordinary meaning, and respect for the legislature
  • The intent of the legislature
  • Stability, dynamism, and other values
  • Who should interpret statutes?
  • Jurors as statutory interpreters
  • Legislatures, judges, and statutory interpretation.