9. Special Topics

Research Methods — Quiz

Test your understanding of research methods with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following canons of statutory interpretation allows a court to consider the purpose of a statute when its literal meaning leads to an absurd or unjust result?

Question 2

In the context of legal research, what is the primary advantage of using a 'treatise' over an 'annotated code' when beginning research on a complex and unfamiliar area of law?

Question 3

When drafting a legal memorandum, what is the primary purpose of the 'Statement of Facts' section?

Question 4

Consider a scenario where a court is interpreting a contract. If the contract contains a list of specific items followed by a general term, which canon of construction would guide the court to interpret the general term as limited to the same class as the specific items?

Question 5

In legal research, what is the most effective strategy for ensuring that a legal precedent found through initial research is still 'good law' and has not been overturned or negatively affected by subsequent judicial decisions?