This rule does not follow the literal meaning of words but instead focuses on the intention of Parliament and the purpose of legislation. The rule while it remains within legislation focuses less on what is wrote down in statute, but instead focuses on developing clarity on what the statute intended. In Elliott v Grey it was held that under the Road Traffic Act 1930, an uninsured car which was on the road however unable to be used was still under the phrase stated in statute 'used on the road ' . This case demonstrates the court applying the intention of Parliament rather than the word’s used in statute to make a
This rule does not follow the literal meaning of words but instead focuses on the intention of Parliament and the purpose of legislation. The rule while it remains within legislation focuses less on what is wrote down in statute, but instead focuses on developing clarity on what the statute intended. In Elliott v Grey it was held that under the Road Traffic Act 1930, an uninsured car which was on the road however unable to be used was still under the phrase stated in statute 'used on the road ' . This case demonstrates the court applying the intention of Parliament rather than the word’s used in statute to make a