Court of King's Bench (England)

R v Inhabitants of Sedgley

(1831) 2 B and Ad 6518311 min read
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Facts
The poor rate statute charged occupiers of 'lands, houses, tithes and coal mines'. The question was whether limestone mines were rateable.
Issue
Whether the mention of coal mines covered other mines.
Held
The express mention of coal mines excluded other mines, so limestone mines were not rateable.
Principle
Expressio unius est exclusio alterius: express mention of one thing excludes others of the same kind.
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Facts

  • The poor rate statute charged occupiers of 'lands, houses, tithes and coal mines'. The question was whether limestone mines were rateable.

Issue

  1. Whether the mention of coal mines covered other mines.

Held

  • The express mention of coal mines excluded other mines, so limestone mines were not rateable.

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Citation

R v Inhabitants of Sedgley (1831) 2 B and Ad 65

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