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Heydon's Case

Dr. Sue Brown-Winkfield Dr. Sue Brown-Winkfield 6 min read

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.

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