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The rule that states that when interpreting the meaning of a word, guidance should be sourced from those associated with it is known as?
In which case did Smallberger JA come to the conclusion that although the intention of the legislature is the primary rule of interpretation, it must be accepted that the literal interpretation principle is firmly entrenched in our law and he does not seek to challenge it?
In which case did the court conclude that if there is irreconcilable conflict between various texts, the court will give preference to the one which benefits the person concerned?
Traditionally, the South African rules of statutory interpretation were based on?
In S v Zuma 1995 (2) SA 642 (CC) it was laid down that ...?
In Bezuidenhout v Mutual Insurance Ltd 1987 (1) SA 703 (A) the court held the following:
One of the reasons for legislative intervention into the common law is that:
In which case did the court set aside a conviction of an accused that was found guilty of driving a vehicle that was pushed by a group of people without a driver's license because the court consulted the dictionary to find the meaning of the word "drive"?
In which case did the Constitutional Court confirm that the adoption of the purposive approach in our law has rendered obsolete all the previous attempts to determine whether a statutory provision is directory or peremptory on the basis of the wording and subject of the text of the provision?
What does section 39 of the Constitution provide?