Statutory Interpretation: Theories, Tools, and Trends (open access)

Statutory Interpretation: Theories, Tools, and Trends

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.
Date: April 5, 2015
Creator: Brannon, Valerie C.
System: The UNT Digital Library