Statutory Interpretation: Theories, Tools, and Trends

Brannon, Valerie C.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Constitutional law;    Legislation;    Political science;   

RP-ID  :  R45153
RP-ID  :  R45153_201Apr05

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report begins by discussing the general goals of statutory interpretation, reviewing a variety of contemporary as well as historical approaches. The report then briefly describes the two primary theories of interpretation employed today, before examining the main types of tools that courts use to determine statutory meaning. The report concludes by exploring developing issues in statutory interpretation.