Courts Will Generally Defer to an Agency's Construction of a Statute

question 44

True/False

Courts will generally defer to an agency's construction of a statute within its area of expertise.

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Definitions:

Standard Form Contract

A contract with fixed terms prepared by a business.

Consideration

Something of value given by both parties to a contract that induces them to enter into the agreement to exchange mutual performances.

Binding

Having the effect of a legal obligation that must be adhered to; able to enforce a legal obligation.

Postbox Rule

A legal principle that specifies the exact moment a contract is considered accepted, which is when an acceptance is communicated, even if it has not yet been received by the offeror.