when a court interprets the meaning of a statute, what is the responsibility of

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when a court interprets the meaning of a statute, what is the responsibility of the court? a) to determine and carry out the intent of the legislature that enacted the statute, b) to determine the best social policy for addressing the problem raised by the case before the court, c) to decide the case in accordance with prior decisions of the common law, d) all of the above when a court interprets the meaning of a statute, what is the responsibility of the court? a) to determine and carry out the intent of the legislature that enacted the statute, b) to determine the best social policy for addressing the problem raised by the case before the court, c) to decide the case in accordance with prior decisions of the common law, d) all of the above when a court interprets the meaning of a statute, what is the responsibility of the court? a) to determine and carry out the intent of the legislature that enacted the statute, b) to determine the best social policy for addressing the problem raised by the case before the court, c) to decide the case in accordance with prior decisions of the common law, d) all of the above

Explanation / Answer

Option (a) is correct, since court has to determne & understand the legislative intent.

Option (b) is correct. A statute cannot violate or override social values.

Option (c) is correct. A court has to give verdict in consistency with prior verdicts given by prior courts, on similar cases.

Hence, all options are correct.

OPTION (D)

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