Plain meaning rule. The plain meaning rule, also known as the literal rule, is one of three rules of statutory construction traditionally applied by English courts. The other two are the âmischief ruleâ and the âgolden rule.â.
There have been rival claims by Charlie Nagreen, Frank and Charles Menches, Oscar Weber Bilby, and Fletcher Davis. White Castle traces the origin of the hamburger to Hamburg, Germany with its invention by Otto Kuase.
Where Did the Name Hamburger Come From. and Other Food Name Origins. It's thought to have come from the town of Hamburg, Germany. Here is where it's thought hamburger (originally called hamburger steak) was invented. The word hamburger first appeared in English in the late 1800's. This goes back to President Thomas Jefferson.