The court discussed the literal rule for the interpretation of statutes: ‘If the precise words used are plain and unambiguous, in our judgment we are bound to construe them in their ordinary sense, even though it does lead to an absurdity or manifest injustice’
Citations:
(1851) Jervis CJ
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Litigation Practice
Updated: 13 May 2022; Ref: scu.198834