Comprehensive Analysis of Statutory Interpretation and Legal Cases

This report delves into the multifaceted realm of statutory interpretation, elucidating the core principles and rules that govern how courts decipher the meaning of legislation. It begins by defining statutory interpretation and its significance, emphasizing the challenges posed by ambiguous language in statutes. The report then explores the three primary rules: the strict (literal) rule, the golden rule, and the mischief rule, along with the purpose rule, detailing their methodologies and applications. The analysis extends to the application of these rules in specific scenarios, including claims related to the Act Food Victims Compensation Scheme ACT 2016, providing recommendations to a fund manager on how to handle various claims. The report emphasizes the dynamic nature of statutory interpretation, highlighting that the meaning of a statute evolves through judicial application and the accumulation of case law. The report presents a detailed examination of each claim, and applies legal principles to provide recommendations to the fund manager for each case, ensuring that the Act is interpreted and applied correctly.

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Statutory Interpretation
Introduction
The term statutory alludes to the activity of the court endeavouring to comprehend
and clarifying the significance of a bit of enactment. Statutory elucidation comprises of three
fundamental principles which are portrayed as the strict administer, the brilliant manage and
the insidiousness run the show1. Preceding portraying out the philosophies of statutory
clarification, an individual must fathom the right significance of statutory interpretation.
Statutory interpretation is the system in which a court decodes sanctioning with a particular
true objective to make a prevalent appreciation of the statute. Alexis W gives her own
importance of this by communicating that "Statutory interpretation suggests the method by
which a court looks statute and makes sense of what it infers." The reason that courts need to
translate statutes is by virtue of all over the words included can be viewed as puzzling and
dim especially as most words in a statute can have more than one centrality. It is basic that
these words are deciphered unequivocally in court to ensure the respondent gets the right
train for the bad behaviour they have submitted. The outflows of a statute may a portion of
the time have an immediate noteworthiness yet grasp this isn't for the most part the situation.
This is the reason the piece of the judge is to decide the obscurity these words can cause.
In working up the construal of any statues, judges need to take after the standard
standards as their principles in choosing the significance of the Act of Parliament. The
fundamental control, the demanding guideline is the essential choose that started and
moreover can be considered as the base perilous technique in interpretation. 2The strict
oversee extremely obliged the judges to contemplate what the sanctioning truly says than it
rather meaning. With respect to order, judges would need to ponder their demanding
suggesting that are in plain, normal, consistent centrality. Regardless, the judges can't change
the significance of the statues to get the court's view that they contemplate as satisfactory
outcome. The key favourable position of the stringent is it fits effectively in the protected rule
without bringing about any quite a bit of issues. Cross' plan could physique the constraint of
exacting tenet. In his equation, he articulated that the judge is needed to give impression that
exclusive comprises of language structure in light of statues or the specific significance of the
1 Gluck AR. Intrastatutory Federalism and Statutory Interpretation: State Implementation of Federal
Law in Health Reform and Beyond. Yale Lj. 2011;121:534.
2 Gluck AR. Intersystemic Statutory Interpretation: Methodology as Law and the Erie Doctrine. Yale
LJ. 2010;120:1898.

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words. From the declaration of the Cross about the equation, it is deduced that, all the
elucidation would not be deciphered in terms or verdicts relatively it would be translated in
segregated words. In this way, when the isolated words are combined together, the
significance of the statute would look terrible on account of the relative clear essentialness.
Over that, we could in like make sure that, even, the strict choose that incorporates a typical
centrality, would draw a sensible capability line between the ordinary and specific words in
statues and this also incorporates into the alert in the judges. In spite of the fact that
enactment is contained in a composed frame the procedure of deciphering enactment is mind
boggling and can regularly be the subject of an interest3. Deciphering enactment is portrayed
by the Hon M Kirby AC, CMG as 'a workmanship not a science'4.
My thesis is that 'exacting in complete setting' is a fragmented clarification of
contemporary statutory elucidation in Australia except if 'setting' is extended to incorporate
the manner in which the statutory content is connected in the courts after the content is
established. In spite of the fact that the authorization of the content happens by or under the
specialist of an assembly at a point in time, that institution happens in a more extensive basic
and fleeting setting where the ordered content turns out to be a piece of the law that will be
connected by courts, on and from the season of its establishment, to decide rights and resolve
debate in singular cases5. The significance of a statutory content in that more extensive
auxiliary and worldly setting is educated by the experience of the courts during the time spent
use of the law to the certainties in those individual cases6. After some time, the significance
of a statutory content is fortified by the collected understanding of courts in the utilization of
the law to the certainties in a progression of cases. The significance of a statutory content is
additionally educated, and fortified, by the requirement for the courts to apply the content
each time, not in disconnection, but rather as a major aspect of the totality of the precedent-
based law and statute law as it at that point exists7.
Rules regarding interpretation
3 Gluck AR. The States as Laboratories of Statutory Interpretation: Methodological Consensus and the
New Modified Textualism. The Yale Law Journal. 2010 Jun 1:1750-862.
4 Stoneridge Inv. Partners v. Scientific-Atl., 552 U.S. 148, 128 S. Ct. 761, 169 L. Ed. 2d 627
(2008).
5 Czarnezki JJ. An Empirical Investigation of Judicial Decisionmaking, Statutory Interpretation, and the
Chevron Doctrine in Environmental Law. U. Colo. L. Rev.. 2008;79:767.
6 Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (Cth) s 1A
7 Gluck AR. The Federal Common Law of Statutory Interpretation: Erie for the Age of Statutes. Wm. &
Mary L. Rev.. 2012;54:753.

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Literal rule – A fundamental oversee of constitutional advancement demanding the
comprehension of a statute conferring to the point of Congress, which can be instigated by an
examination of the lingo used in the decree with everything taken into account and that is it.
This run novelties its preface in examinations of the piece of the political fair-minded nature
of the lawful, as it is for the Congress and not the legitimate to figure course of action and to
draft and build up sanctioning offering effect to that system8.
Golden rule – A govern of statutory development of statutes being required as
indicated by their characteristic and common significance except if this causes vagueness. In
cases that lack uncertainty the normal and customary importance must be clung to, however
silly or unfair the outcome, except if such an outcome is in opposition to the expectation of
the governing body9.
Mischief rule – It is formed by a rule that entails development of an uncertain word or
expression in a statute in the light of the 'fiendishness' or 'deformity' in the current law which
the statute was planned to cure.
Purpose rule – Describes ways to deal with constitutional development wherever an
exact arrangement is translated in relation to the motivation behind the statute. Customarily,
it was connected just where a strict method created an uncertainty or irregularity. The reason
for existing is observed by taking a gander at the statute overall and also extraneous guides
such governmental discussions, directives and universal assertions where proper10.
The proportion of new establishment founded each year from both the
Commonwealth and the State Parliament has extended stunningly starting late and this
composed with the confusing thought of new-fangled authorization has provoked variations
in the precepts of how statutory interpretation is grasped by the courts11.
Recommendations on Claims
8 Hall Street Associates, LLC v. Mattel, Inc., 552 U.S. 576, 128 S. Ct. 1396, 170 L. Ed. 2d
254 (2008).
9 Brudney JJ, Ditslear C. The Warp and Woof of Statutory Interpretation: Comparing Supreme Court
Approaches in Tax Law and Workplace Law. Duke Law Journal. 2009 Apr 1:1231-311.
10 Gluck AR, Bressman LS. Statutory interpretation from the inside-an empirical study of congressional
drafting, delegation, and the canons: Part I. Stan. L. Rev.. 2013;65:901.
11 Citizens United v. Federal Election Com'n, 130 S. Ct. 876, 558 U.S. 310, 175 L. Ed. 2d 753
(2010).

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These recommendations are to be directed to the manager of funds in regard to the
claims made by the plaintiffs after the flood. The arguments are based on Act Food Victims
Compensation Scheme ACT 2016.
Claim 1
The first case is about Wayne’s river prawning business that he runs with his three
sons, although the business was not operational at the moment of flooding due to repairs, they
are eligible for compensation. According to the compensation plan, any registered company
employing more than 3 people at the time of loss is entitled to a maximum amount of up to
$500,000. The fact that the employees in the company are paying tax goes to prove that the
business was registered. Despite the fact that his boys were doing casual work, they still
counted as employed workers to the prawning business since the boat was under repair and
they were to resume work after boats’ repair12. The fund manager is entitled to designate the
$350,000 to Wayne’s business for compensating their boat loss as a result of the flooding. In
accordance to section 4(b) the business is to be compensated speedily to guarantee resolution
of the prawning business. The best recommendation for the fund manager is to handle the
compensation of the boat business swiftly as required by the instated law13.
Claim 2
James the plaintiff is demanding for compensation on the basis that he could not get
to work for a week because of the flood. James did not suffer any property loss and as such
he is not entitled to any compensation. James wasn’t directly affected by the floods and his
claims can not be backed up by any stipulated legislations as per the ACT14. According to the
Act section 5 (b) that stipulates that any claim made under this act or regulation shall be
limited to loss or damage directly caused by or by the operation of any dam or water
resources infrastructure operated by the state15. According to James claim it is clear that he
wasn’t by any chance affected by the floods. The recommended thing for the manager to do
12 Brilmayer L. The New Extraterritoriality: Morrison v. National Australia Bank, Legislative Supremacy,
and the Presumption Against Extraterritorial Application of American Law. Sw. L. REv.. 2010;40:655.
13 Migration Act 1956 (Cth)
14 Morrison v. National Australia Bank Ltd., 130 S. Ct. 2869, 561 U.S. 247, 177 L. Ed. 2d 535
(2010).
15 Boumediene v. Bush, 553 U.S. 723, 128 S. Ct. 2229, 171 L. Ed. 2d 41 (2008).

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is to restrain from giving James any compensation whatsoever since there is no legislation
stipulating on such claims in regards to the provided regulations and the Act.
Claim 3
Jane claims the loss of a house due to the floods and is demanding for a compensation
of $300000, arguing for an increase in the compensation allowing for the cost of living
variations. According to the facts provided basing on section 5 (b) and the regulation for
compensation of any individual property claim or loss, she is eligible for up to $250,000.
Although Janes claims had basis the amount of money exceeds that stipulated $250,000 even
with the 5% “cost of living variation” considered. The recommended thing for the manager is
to allocate $250,000 plus the 5% cost of living variation to Jane to cater for the house
compensation.
Claim 4
The final claim involved Basil who was operating an SES rescue boat in the flood
waters downstream when its outboard broke down. In the case of repairing he slipped and fell
into the water and drowned. The family wish to make a claim for compensation. Given that
he was in the rescue team and was on operation, the family members are entitled to a claim of
the loss of life which actually is required to be compensated a $1 million16. The family should
be given the priority since the law assures any loss of life17. Even though the incident
occurred when he was not on duty, the situation that led to his death is directly linked to the
cause of the flood and was it not for the sake of rescuing the lives of the people affected by
the floods, then there could be no loss of life. In accordance to the Act section 5 (a) does not
apply to the deceased case, where he wasn’t a state operator of the dam or water resource
infrastructure. According to the stipulated regulations the plaintiff’s family is entitled to the
£1m claim of death
16 Ashcroft v. Al-Kidd, 131 S. Ct. 2074, 563 U.S. 731, 179 L. Ed. 2d 1149 (2011).
17 Nonet P, Selznick P, Kagan RA. Law and society in transition: Toward responsive law. Routledge;
2017 Jul 12.

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Bibliography
Journal Articles/Books/Reports
Brilmayer L. The New Extraterritoriality: Morrison v. National Australia Bank, Legislative
Supremacy, and the Presumption Against Extraterritorial Application of American Law. Sw.
L. REv.. 2010;40:655.
Brudney JJ, Ditslear C. The Warp and Woof of Statutory Interpretation: Comparing Supreme
Court Approaches in Tax Law and Workplace Law. Duke Law Journal. 2009 Apr 1:1231-
311.
Czarnezki JJ. An Empirical Investigation of Judicial Decisionmaking, Statutory
Interpretation, and the Chevron Doctrine in Environmental Law. U. Colo. L. Rev..
2008;79:767.
Gluck AR. Intrastatutory Federalism and Statutory Interpretation: State Implementation of
Federal Law in Health Reform and Beyond. Yale Lj. 2011;121:534.
Gluck AR. Intersystemic Statutory Interpretation: Methodology as Law and the Erie
Doctrine. Yale LJ. 2010;120:1898.
Gluck AR. The States as Laboratories of Statutory Interpretation: Methodological
Consensus and the New Modified Textualism. The Yale Law Journal. 2010 Jun 1:1750-862.
Gluck AR. The Federal Common Law of Statutory Interpretation: Erie for the Age of
Statutes. Wm. & Mary L. Rev.. 2012;54:753.
Gluck AR, Bressman LS. Statutory interpretation from the inside-an empirical study of
congressional drafting, delegation, and the canons: Part I. Stan. L. Rev.. 2013;65:901.
Nonet P, Selznick P, Kagan RA. Law and society in transition: Toward responsive law.
Routledge; 2017 Jul 12.
Case
Ashcroft v. Al-Kidd, 131 S. Ct. 2074, 563 U.S. 731, 179 L. Ed. 2d 1149 (2011).
Boumediene v. Bush, 553 U.S. 723, 128 S. Ct. 2229, 171 L. Ed. 2d 41 (2008).
Citizens United v. Federal Election Com'n, 130 S. Ct. 876, 558 U.S. 310, 175 L. Ed. 2d 753
(2010).

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Hall Street Associates, LLC v. Mattel, Inc., 552 U.S. 576, 128 S. Ct. 1396, 170 L. Ed. 2d 254
(2008).
Morrison v. National Australia Bank Ltd., 130 S. Ct. 2869, 561 U.S. 247, 177 L. Ed. 2d 535
(2010).
Stoneridge Inv. Partners v. Scientific-Atl., 552 U.S. 148, 128 S. Ct. 761, 169 L. Ed. 2d 627
(2008).
Legislation
Migration Act 1956 (Cth)
Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (Cth) s 1A