Statutory Interpretation
8 groups with Guam opinions2021–2026
- Statutory Interpretation Principles and Methods9 opinions · 2021–2026Analyzing statutory conflict and implied repeal rules · Interpreting statutory terms to avoid superfluous language · Interpreting statutory language through ordinary meaning
- Legislative Intent and Construction6 opinions · 2022–2026Plain meaning prevails absent clear legislative intent · Comparing statutory language to determine legislative intent · Presumption of legislative intent when adopting federal statutes
- Statutory Interpretation and Application of Law6 opinions · 2021–2024Statutory construction requires starting with plain language · Statutory construction: plain meaning versus strict construction · Applying sensible construction to statutory language
- Lenity and Stare Decisis in Construction6 opinions · 2021–2024Conflict between statute and supreme court rule · Supreme court rule governing inconsistent statute · Interpreting statutory terms with common law meaning
- Statutory Retroactivity and Application5 opinions · 2021–2023Determining applicability of statutory changes to appeals · Interpreting co-existing statutes and statutory repeal · Legislative authority to supply retroactive legal basis
- Interpreting statutes based on plain language meaning · Interpreting statutes to give effect to each · Statutory interpretation and the backdrop of existing law
- Analyzing legislative intent over blockburger test · Inferring statutory repeal requires clear and manifest legislative intent
- Following explicit statutory definitions over ordinary meaning
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