EMP. RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF ALA. v. Head

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• explaining that a harsh result under a statute does not serve as a basis for judicial correction or amendment of the language of a statute
• stating that, although a particular result emanating from the language of a statute might seem harsh, \it is not [an appellate] court's function to usurp the role of the legislature and correct defective legislation or amend statutes under the guise of construction\

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