Solan, Lawrence, 1952-

The language of statutes laws and their interpretation / [electronic resource] : Lawrence M. Solan. - Chicago ; London : University of Chicago Press, 2010. - x, 288 p. - The Chicago series in law and society . - Chicago series in law and society. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Laws and judges -- Why we need to interpret statutes -- Definitions, ordinary meaning, and respect for the legislature -- The intent of the legislature -- Stability, dynamism, and other values -- Who should interpret statutes? -- Jurors as statutory interpreters -- Legislatures, judges, and statutory interpretation.


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Law--Interpretation and construction.


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