Complete the following (select all that apply): the case of Wood v Smith (see 7.11 and 8.3.1) demonstrates that…
A) legal certainty is hard to achieve when drafting statutes.
B) judges will disagree about the correct interpretation of a statute.
C) judges are bound to agree about the correct interpretation of a statute.
D) even straightforward and seemingly clear statutory provisions can be uncertain when a complicated or unforeseen fact scenario arises.
E) in law, words always have one specific legal meaning.

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The case of Wood v Smith illustrates the complexities and uncertainties in statutory interpretation, showing that legal certainty can be elusive (A), judges may have differing opinions on how a statute should be interpreted (B), and even clear statutory language can become uncertain in complex or unforeseen situations (D).

Complete the Following (Select All That Apply): the Case of Wood