The 'Golden Rule' Is a Rule of Legal Interpretation According

question 61

Multiple Choice

The 'golden rule' is a rule of legal interpretation according to which:

• A)A legal text should be interpreted in a manner consistent with the intention of the legislature.
• B)A legal text should be interpreted literally.
• C)A legal text should be interpreted carefully and respectfully.
• D)A legal text should be interpreted literally unless such an interpretation leads to a result that is absurd or inconsistent with the rest of the document, in which case the literal interpretation should be modified to avoid the absurdity or inconsistency.

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Attributes

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A detailed document outlining the strategies, activities, resources, and schedules required to complete a project or reach an objective.

Construction Industry Institute

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A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.