Judging statutes
Katzmann, Robert A.
Judging statutes Robert A. Katzmann. - London Oxford University Press 2015 - 1 online resource (xi, 171 pages)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Over the last twenty-five years, there has been a spirited debate in the courts, Congress, and in the academy about how to interpret federal statutes, the laws of Congress. Just as Congress produces laws, so courts are called on to interpret them. This book explores how Congress works; how agencies construe legislation; and examines two interpretative approaches: purposivism and textualism. The book concludes with suggestions to promote understanding between courts and Congress.
9780190259846
Law--Interpretation and construction.--United States
Legislative bodies--United States.
Judicial process--United States.
Statutes--United States.
KF425 / .K38 2014
349.73
Judging statutes Robert A. Katzmann. - London Oxford University Press 2015 - 1 online resource (xi, 171 pages)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Over the last twenty-five years, there has been a spirited debate in the courts, Congress, and in the academy about how to interpret federal statutes, the laws of Congress. Just as Congress produces laws, so courts are called on to interpret them. This book explores how Congress works; how agencies construe legislation; and examines two interpretative approaches: purposivism and textualism. The book concludes with suggestions to promote understanding between courts and Congress.
9780190259846
Law--Interpretation and construction.--United States
Legislative bodies--United States.
Judicial process--United States.
Statutes--United States.
KF425 / .K38 2014
349.73