Statutory Interpretation Quiz

1. Expressio unius exclusion alterius refers to what?

A word is known by the company it keeps
Where a list of words is not followed by general words, the Act applies only to the items in the list
A word must be interpreted in the context of the Act as a hole. Therefore, in order to decide on meaning of the word, other accompanying words and sections must be considered
When a list of words are followed by general words, then the general words are interpreted to be the same kinds of words as the specific words e.g. dogs, cats, and other animals

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Applying Noscitur a sociis, the court decided the general words, 'other place' had to refer to indoor places since all the words on the list were indoor places so the defendant was not guilty
Applying Noscitur a sociis, it was held that because of the other words, 'resort and refreshment' in the section, that 'entertainment' did not refer exclusively to theatrical entertainment, music and dancing
Therefore, using Noscitur a sociis, rates could not be charged on any mine other than coal mines
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