Statutory Interpretation: General Principles and Recent …

Statutory interpretation : General Principles and Recent Trends Larry M. Eig Specialist in American Public Law September 24, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 97-589 Statutory interpretation : General Principles and Recent Trends Congressional Research Service Summary The exercise of the judicial power of the United States often requires that courts construe statutes to apply them in particular cases and controversies. Judicial interpretation of the meaning of a statute is authoritative in the matter before the court. Beyond this, the methodologies and approaches taken by the courts in discerning meaning can help guide legislative drafters, legislators, implementing agencies, and private parties.

Sep 24, 2014 · interpretive tools and methodologies, keeping in mind that there is no unified, systematic approach for unlocking meaning in all cases. Though schools of statutory interpretation vary on what factors should be considered, all approaches start (if not necessarily end) with the language and structure of the statute itself. In

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