Heydon's Case (1584) established the "mischief rule" for statutory interpretation, guiding judges to consider the law's intent and address the mischief the statute aimed to prevent. This ruling discussed suppressing mischief and advancing the remedy.
Introduction to Mischief Rule: Heydon's Case established the "Mischief Rule," directing judges to consider the law's intent and remedy the mischief the statute aimed to address, influencing statutory interpretation practices.