Topic Assignment: CHAPTER 7 STRICT OR LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION General Rule: Whether a statute is to be given a strict or liberal construction will

depend on: a. the nature of the statute b. the purpose to be subserved and the mischief to be remedied c. a strict or liberal interpretation will be given a statute that will best accomplish the end desired and effectuate legislative intent

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STRICT CONSTRUCTION a. b. Definition Application 1. Penal Statute 2. Statutes in derogation of rights 3. Statutes authorizing expropriations 4. Statutes granting privileges 5. Legislative grants to local government units 6. Statutory grounds for removal of officials 7. Naturalization laws 8. Statute imposing taxes and custom duties 9. Statues granting tax exemptions 10. Statutes concerning the sovereign 11. Statutes authorizing suits against the government 12. Statutes prescribing formalities of will 13. Exception and provisos Exceptions: 1. As to penal statutes

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LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION a. b. Definition Application 1. General social legislation 2. General welfare clause 3. Grant of power to local governments 4. Statutes granting taxing power 5. Statutes prescribing prescriptive periods to collect taxes 6. Statutes imposing penalties for non-payment of tax 7. Election Law 8. Amnesty proclamation 9. Adoption Statutes 10. Veteran and pension laws 11. Rules of Court 12. Other statutes: Curative statutes, redemption laws, warehouse receipts, probation laws

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