(a) If legislation and case-law provide conflicting rules, then the legislative provisions will be given effect by the courts.
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(b) When the meaning of legislation needs to be decided, it is the courts that have the responsibility of deciding what the legislation means.
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(c) When a court is of the opinion that the effect of applying legislation will be unfair or harsh, the court can disapprove the legislation and decide the case in a different way.
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