The Language of statutes laws and their interpretation / Lawrence M. Solan.

Author/creator Solan, Lawrence, 1952-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoChicago ; London : The University of Chicago Press,
Descriptionx, 288 p. ; 24 cm.
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Subjects

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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2010005711
ISBN9780226767963 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0226767965 (cloth : alk. paper)

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