1. Pith and substance Constitutional Law

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3. Pith & Substance True nature and character Leading feature Dominant/ important character Legislative purpose Effects LegalPractical

4. Recap If the pith and substance falls within jurisdiction, the law is valid. If the pith and substance falls outside jurisdiction, the law is invalid. Pith and substance is determined by reference to legislative purpose and effects (both legal and practical). Both intrinsic and extrinsic evidence is admissible. © Copyright 2013 Tolga R Yalkin

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