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Legislation - Requirement Of Definiteness In Statutory Standards, Robert B. Krueger S.Ed.
Legislation - Requirement Of Definiteness In Statutory Standards, Robert B. Krueger S.Ed.
Michigan Law Review
While it is universally recognized that definiteness in statutory standards is a condition prerequisite to the application of a statute, there is no agreement among either the courts or the writers as to the theory behind this requirement. However, common elements in each of the two prevalent theories indicate certain factors which may well be decisive on the question of definiteness in any given case. The purpose of this comment is to explore the practical implications of the interplay of these various factors and theories.