Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not part of Lord Simon's guidelines (in Stock v Frank Jones (Tipton) Ltd) for departing from the literal rule?
A) There is a clear and gross anomaly.
B) Parliament recognised the anomaly and accepted its existence.
C) The anomaly can be obviated without detriment to the legislative intent.
D) The language of the statute allows for such modification.
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