The Literal Rule of Interpretation Is to Be Applied

question 85

Multiple Choice

The literal rule of interpretation is to be applied:

• A)when the words and phrases in the legal text are clear and unambiguous.
• B)if interpreting the legal text literally would lead to a result that is absurd or inconsistent with the rest of the document.
• C)if a purposive approach does not produce a clear interpretation.
• D)at all times.

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Constructs Involved

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Writer's Block

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