Interpretation of Statutes (295)
HELD:
"In interpreting provisions of the Constitution the literal rule of interpretation is the basic cannon that words and phrases must be given their basic ordinary grammatical meanings.
HELD:
"Where the words used are clear and unambiguous, they must be given their ordinary, natural and plain meaning so as to avoid reading into the provision meanings not intended by the lawmakers.
HELD:
"Section 274 of the Constitution empowers the Chief Judge of Anambra State to make rules regulating the practice and procedure of the High Court of the State.
HELD:
"The issue in contention is the proper interpretation of Order 37 Rules 4 (1) and (2) of the High Court Rules, which provide:
HELD:
"Specifically, there are three main rules of statutory interpretation:
HELD:
"There are certain settled principles that guide the Court in the interpretation of statutes.