Landmark case · Interpretation of Statutes · Semester 4

Heydon's Case

(1584) 3 Co Rep 7a · Court of Exchequer (England)

The court must ask what the common law was, what mischief it did not provide for, what remedy Parliament appointed, and the true reason of the remedy.

From topic

Golden rule and Heydon's mischief rule — Unit I, Interpretation of Statutes.

Related sections:

General Clauses Act, 1897, 5 — Coming into operation of enactments
General Clauses Act, 1897, 6 — Effect of repeal