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6. What is a case used to support the Literal Rule involving voting?

  • Whiteley v Channell (1868)
  • Whiteley v Chappell (1868)
  • Fisher v Bell (1961)
  • Lightly v Chappell (1868)

7. Which of the following is an Extrinsic Aid to Statutory Interpretation?

  • Interpretation definition section
  • Punctuation
  • Previous Acts
  • Objective and Purposes Section

8. Which rule of interpretation is the Purposive Approach similar to?

  • Expressio unius exclusion alterius
  • Literal Rule
  • Mischief Rule
  • Golden Rule

9. What rule of language translates to 'of the same kind'?

  • Regula lingua
  • Ejusdem Generis
  • Noscitur a sociis
  • Expressio unius exclusion alterius

10. In Muir v Keay (1975) (A case that supports 'Noscitur a sociis'), what was the principle?

  • 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
  • You cannot consent to harm