Which of the following is the best description of the Golden Rule of statutory interpretation?
A) It is necessary for the court to look at the law before the statute was passed because the meaning and intention of language used in the Act is unclear.
B) The meaning and intention of language used in the Act is unclear so it is necessary to read the act in its entirety and ask 'What mischief is this statute intended to remedy?'.
C) The meaning and intention of language used in the Act is clear and it is the court's duty to apply it.
D) It is necessary for the court to determine the meaning of a statute because the language used in the Act is either at odds with the legislator's intention,or applying it literally would lead to absurdity,injustice or repugnance.
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