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What is the primary aim of the Mischief Rule in statutory interpretation?

Q: Answer-What is the primary aim of the Mischief Rule in statutory interpretation?

Interpretation of Statute The mischief rule is a rule of statutory interpretation that attempts to determine the legislators intention. Its main aim is to determine the mischief and defect that the statute in question has set out to remedy, and what ruling would effectively implement this remedy.

A To interpret the statute strictly according to the literal meaning of its words

B To determine the legislator's intention by identifying the "mischief and defect" the statute aims to address and applying a ruling that remedies this issue

C To ensure that the statute is applied based on contemporary societal norms and values

D To provide a broad and flexible interpretation of the statute to cover any unforeseen circumstances

E To enforce the statute based solely on historical context and previous judicial decisions

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