RULE OF CONSTRUCTION

A. Introduction to Part XX
An introduction to Part XX presenting the modern version of what used to be
called the mischief rule, namely purposive construction.
B. Sections 303311
This document discusses in detail the Purposive Construction. It discusses
sections 303-311, which covers: nature of purposive construction; purposive-andliteral construction; purposive-and-strained construction; statements of purpose;
construction where purpose unknown or doubtful; judicial acceptance of
legislators purpose; purposive construction not excluded for taxing etc. Acts;
and British and European versions of purposive construction.
Part XXI Construction Against 'Absurdity'
A. Introduction to Part XXI
This Part states and gives details of the presumption that Parliament does not
intend 'absurd' consequences to flow from the application of its Act. It also deals
with the scope of Part XXI Construction Against Absurdity.
B. Sections 312318
This document discusses in detail the Construction Against Absurdity. It
discusses sections 312-318, which covers: presumption that absurd result not
intended; avoiding an unworkable or impracticable result; avoiding an
inconvenient or illogical result, futile or pointless result, an artificial result, and a
disproportionate counter-mischief.