An interpretation using the literal meaning of the words without looking deeper into the legislative history or to other evidence that might illustrate the makers' intent or the spirit of the law. … [Read more...] about PLAIN MEANING
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PLAY-DEBT.
Debt contracted by gaming. … [Read more...] about PLAY-DEBT.
PLAIN MEANING RULE
Where the meaning of the literal words in a document are clear, unambiguous and unchallengeable then such meaning and words must be accepted. … [Read more...] about PLAIN MEANING RULE
PLAZA
A Spanish word, meaning a public square in a city or town. Sachs v. Towauda, 79 111. App. 441. … [Read more...] about PLAZA
PLAIN STATEMENT
is one that may be readily understood, not merely by lawyers, but by all who are sufficiently acquainted with the language in which it is written. Mann v. More wood, 5 Sandf. (N. Y,) 557, 504. … [Read more...] about PLAIN STATEMENT