Mastering Statutory Interpretation
Mastering Statutory Interpretation explains the methods of interpreting statutes, including a discussion of the various theories and canons of interpretation. The book begins by exploring these theories and identifying the sources of meaning the theorists use to interpret statutes, including intrinsic, extrinsic, and policy-based. Throughout, the text uses the major cases in each area of study to explain how the canons work in practice. Finally, each chapter provides a concise roadmap and...
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Mastering Statutory Interpretation explains the methods of interpreting statutes, including a discussion of the various theories and canons of interpretation. The book begins by exploring these theories and identifying the sources of meaning the theorists use to interpret statutes, including intrinsic, extrinsic, and policy-based. Throughout, the text uses the major cases in each area of study to explain how the canons work in practice. Finally, each chapter provides a concise roadmap and summary to introduce and encapsulate the most important material. This book is part of the Carolina Academic Press Mastering Series edited by Russell L. Weaver, University of Louisville School of Law.
Table of CasesCh. 1 Preliminary Matters 3Ch. 2 The Art of Statutory Interpretation: Sources & Theories 11Ch. 3 The Legislative Process 41Ch. 4 Canons Based on Intrinsic Sources: The Words 61Ch. 5 Canons Based on Intrinsic Sources: Grammar & Punctuation 81Ch. 6 Canons Based on Intrinsic Sources: The Linguistic Canons 95Ch. 7 Canons Based on Intrinsic Sources: The Components 115Ch. 8 Canons Based on Extrinsic Sources & Legislative Process: Timing 139Ch. 9 Canons Based on Extrinsic Sources & Legislative Process: Enactment Context 159Ch. 10 Canons Based on Extrinsic Sources & Legislative Process: Post-Enactment Context 191Ch. 11 Canons Based on Extrinsic Sources & Legislative Process: Agency Interpretation 207Ch. 12 Canons Based on Policy-Based Considerations: Constitutional & Prudential 231Conclusion 259Master Checklist 263App. A Selected Bibliography 265App. B Glossary 269App. C Where to Find Federal Legislative History On-Line 275App. D House Bill 916 281App. E Companion Senate Bill to H.R. 916 287App. F Senate Report 110-051 293Index 299
