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.
This case law note has been reviewed by a law tutor
ποΈ Court: Court of King's Bench ποΈ Judgment Date: 1 January 1584 ποΈ Where Reported: 76 E.R. 637; (1584) 3 Co. Rep. 7 π Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
βοΈ Legal Principles
1οΈβ£
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.