Why do judges need to interpret statutes?

Parliament makes the law but it is the roles of judges to interpret parliament’s words. Because legislation needs to be written so that it can be effectively applied in various circumstances, there can often be a lack of clarity or precision. …

What do judges do when interpreting statutes?

In the interpretive task, the judge ‘bridges the gap’ between the statutory provision as enacted by the legislature, and its operation and application in the circumstances of the particular case, via the concept of legislative intent.

When does the Arizona Revised Statute go into effect?

This online version of the Arizona Revised Statutes is primarily maintained for legislative drafting purposes and reflects the version of law that is effective on January 1st of the year following the most recent legislative session.

Where can I find list of Arizona laws?

Welcome to the Arizona Laws section of FindLaw’s State Law collection. This section contains user-friendly summaries of Arizona laws as well as citations or links to relevant sections of Arizona’s official online statutes. Please select a topic from the list below to get started.

Is the interpretation of a statute a judicial function?

Interpretation of law or statute is usually a judicial function[i] however, many statutes are managed by administrative agencies.

What are the statutes of the Arizona Legislature?

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What is the real estate law in Arizona?

The law itself can be read in section 33-405 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (www.azleg.gov/ars/33/00405.htm). Phoenix attorney Mark Bregman cautions that changing title on real estate is an important legal step that, if not done correctly, can cause thousands of dollars in legal fees and other expenses.