Summary

The function of interpreting is making the text of a problematical legal standard more understandable in the course of the interpreter's mental activities. the theories of interpreting can be devided into two groups: subjective and objective ones. For the subjective theory of interpreting it is essential to learn the idea of the law expressed by the historical legislator. In the objective theory of interpreting the idea of the standard is of cardinal importance while it should be looked for in the light of the valid legal system and system of value as well as of contemporary social relations. In greater detail the author treats upon the essence of different theories of interpreting. He notes that the theories of filling gaps do not belong to the above-mentioned ones. There are several possibilities for filling gaps but it is inaccurate to call them interpreting. Finally, the author treats the problem of whether the theories of interpreting should be fixed by law as general provisions. This would make the methods of interpreting as if obligatory.