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| Editor's Preface to Third Edition |
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| Introduction to Second Edition |
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| Preface to the First Edition |
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Chapter One Introductory Observations |
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1 Mode in which a draftsman should prepare to draw Acts |
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2 Explanation of certain terms used in work |
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42 | (3) |
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Chapter Two Arrangement of Subject-Matter of an Act |
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3 Difficulty of arrangement |
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45 | (1) |
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4 Selection and statement of principles |
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5 Illustrations of selection and statement of principles in simple Acts |
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47 | (2) |
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6 Illustrations of selection and statement of principles in complex Acts |
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49 | (2) |
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7 Observations as to mode of framing principal and subordinate enactments |
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51 | (2) |
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8 General rules of arrangement of Act, Rule 1 |
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9 General rules of arrangement of Act, Rule 2 |
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10 General rules of arrangement of Act, Rule 3 |
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11 General rules of arrangement of Act, Rule 4 |
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57 | (1) |
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12 General rules of arrangement of Act, Rule |
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13 Summary of general rules of arrangement and observations |
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14 Observations on referential provisions where reference made to another part of the same Act |
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62 | (4) |
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15 Observations on referential provisions when reference made to other Acts |
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66 | (3) |
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16 Observations on referential words |
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69 | (1) |
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17 Observations on division of Acts into Parts and headings |
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18 Observations on marginal notes |
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Chapter 3 Composition of Sentences |
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19 Clarity: object of parliamentary drafting |
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20 Enactment in its simplest form consists of legal subject and legal predicate |
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21 Mode of grouping legal subjects |
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22 Mode of grouping legal predicates |
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23 Mode of grouping independent enactments of a simple character |
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79 | (5) |
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25 Mode of stating conditions |
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26 Mode of stating exceptions |
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86 | (3) |
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89 | (1) |
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29 Selection of words and other matters |
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30 Recommendation of use of generic terms |
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92 | (4) |
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31 Enumeration of particulars |
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Chapter 4 General Observations |
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100 | (1) |
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100 | (1) |
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101 | (1) |
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36 Interpretation of terms |
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37 As to place in Act of definitions and certain other preliminary matters |
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38 Adjustment of existing and new law |
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103 | (2) |
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39 Exemptions and savings |
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105 | (1) |
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106 | (1) |
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41 Alterations during passage of Act |
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