This course will compare the methods of statutory interpretation in different countries. We will examine the lawmaking processes of the various nations, and what effect different processes should have on statutory interpretation. To that end, we will examine the various goals of statutory interpretation. We also will consider the effects of operating under civil law versus the common law system. Likewise, we will consider the effects of operating in a parliamentary, democratic, or some other, system. The course has multiple aims. First, it will provide a survey of the various legal systems. Second, it will provide students with insights into why each system has adopted particular... -- Course Website
