NH· 4/30/1963
Chagnon v. Union-Leader Corp.
Citations
- 104 N.H. 472
- 190 A.2d 721
- 1963 N.H. LEXIS 77
How courts have described this case
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- “In interpreting the law, we are bound to be mindful of its apparent purpose, as disclosed by its language in light of its legislative history.”
- legislative intent, not arbitrary canons of statutory construction, is controlling
- superseded on other grounds by Laws 1963, ch. 293
- law interpreted in light of its legislative history
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Judges: Blandin
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