Construction and Interpretation of the Laws (Indian Economy Reprint)

Construction and Interpretation of the Laws by Henry Campbell Black is a classic legal treatise on the principles, canons, and rules governing the construction and interpretation of written laws. It examines the methods used to determine the meaning and intent of constitutional provisions and statutes, presenting the subject in a systematic and accessible manner.

Following the traditional Hornbook Series format, the book sets out legal rules in concise, numbered black-letter paragraphs, followed by explanations, illustrations, and contextual discussion. It covers fundamental principles of statutory and constitutional interpretation and provides a structured framework for understanding how written laws are construed and applied.

First published in 1896, this work reflects the scholarship of Henry Campbell Black. This Indian Economy Reprint offers students, lawyers, judges, legal researchers, and scholars an opportunity to consult this enduring work on the construction and interpretation of laws.

About the Author:

Henry Campbell Black (1860-1927) was a prominent American legal scholar. He is best known as the author of [Black's Law Dictionary] (first published in 1891) as well as respected treatises on constitutional law, judgments, and the interpretation of laws.