Is there any case law supporting the principle of ejusdem generis?
Saskatchewan, Canada
The following excerpt is from Forbes v. Attridge, 1962 CanLII 242 (SK QB):
Alli v. Pretoria Mun. [1908] TS 1120: “In order that the ejusdem generis rule of construction should be applicable, it must be possible to ascribe the special words to one genus before the general words can be limited in their meaning to things of a special genus.”
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Is a construction which supports, not destroys, the construction that supports, the enactment of a statute? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
What is the test to be used in a child support analysis under s. 18 of the Child Support Guidelines? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
How much is a step-parent required to pay child support when the biological parent is not paying child support? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
What is the effect of a reduction in spousal support under the 1995 Marriage Support Guidelines? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
What are the principles enunciated in the principles of the above? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
Does the term “or other purposes” following the words “for settlement, mining” in the treaty of September 15, 1874, is ejusdem generis? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
What is the case law applying the best interests principle? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
What are the principles to be applied in interpreting a will? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
Is a mother’s application for a variation of a memorandum of settlement when she is seeking interim child support? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
Can a spouse's entitlement to spousal support be contractual, compensatory or non-compensationary? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
