May 19, 2009. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 961 A.2d 172. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied
For instance, the Statutory Construction Act also states that, in ascertaining legislative intent, courts may apply, inter alia, the following presumptions: that the legislature does not intend a result that is absurd, impossible of execution, or unreasonable; and that the legislature intends the entire statute to be effective and certain. 1 Pa.C.S. § 1922(1), (2). Most importantly, the General Assembly has made clear that the rules of construction are not to be applied where they would result in a construction inconsistent with the manifest intent of the General Assembly. 1 Pa.C.S. § 1901.In the Interest of C.A., 961 A.2d 172, 174 (Pa.Super. 2008). ¶ 13 By way of background, on November 29, 2006, our governor signed the Act into law.