Maxwell on the interpretation of statutes / by Roy wilson and Brian Galpin.

London : Sweet & Maxwell Limited, 1962.

11th edition

666

Law -- Interpretation and construction -- Great Britain.

Statute law.

1. Preliminary survey

2. Treatment of general words

3. Restrictiion to the specific object in view

4. Extension of the letter to prevent evasion or abuse

5. Restriction of the language to be in harmony with other presumptions

6. Further presumption

7. Construction to avoid collision with other provisions

8. Constructon most agreeable to justice and reason

9. Exceptional construction

10. Strict construction

11. Subordinate principles

12. Intentions attributed to the legislature when it expresses none.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

cxxxii, 448 pages ; 23 cm