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    Question

    When there is a conflict between 2 statutes which rule

    to apply?
    A Ejusdem generis. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rule of equality Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Harmonious Construction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Stare decisis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Noscitur a soccis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    It is an essential rule for interpreting statutes. It states that when there’s a conflict between two or more statutesor between different parts or provisions of a statute, we should interpret them in a way that harmonises them.

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