Topic: ambiguity may arise in two ways: (1) from the meaning of pa… · Go Syfert
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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 10 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Carolan v. Hill.

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1 Carolan v. Hill Anchor
iowa · 1996
green “ambiguity may arise in two ways: (1) from the meaning of particular words; or (2) from the general scope and meaning of a statute when all its provisions are examined.” 5
2 State v. Ahitow
iowa · 1996
green “absent legislative definition or a particular and appropriate meaning in law, we give words their plain and ordinary meaning.” 5

A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment — for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.

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