Court Quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon
“No stops are ever inserted in Acts of Parliament, or in deeds; but the Courts of law, in construing them, must read them with such stops as will give effect to the whole.”
About This Quote
Legal interpretation must add implied punctuation to preserve the intended meaning of statutes and deeds, ensuring the whole document is coherent.
In simple terms: Interpretive gaps are filled to maintain coherence.
Key Takeaway
Law fills missing stops for logical consistency.
Themes
interpretation
legislation
coherence
judicial reasoning
textual analysis
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
legal maxim
interpretive principle
When to use this quote
- court reviewing a contract
- legislator drafting a bill
- judge interpreting a statute
- lawyer analyzing a deed
Key Concepts
statutory construction
legal coherence
semantic integrity
Practical Applications
- drafting clearer statutes
- training law students in interpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does implied punctuation affect legal outcomes?
- What risks arise from over‑interpretation?
A Different Perspective
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