That the court in using common law rules of construction modifies the legislation enactment is the court using its judgment to replace that of the drafters of the statute?

When a court applies common law rules of construction to interpret legislation, it does not necessarily replace the judgment of the statute's drafters but rather seeks to clarify and apply legislative intent within the framework of existing legal principles. This interpretive process helps to resolve ambiguities and ensure that the law is applied consistently. The court's role is to discern the meaning and purpose of the law, rather than to alter its fundamental content. Thus, while the court exercises judgment, it does so within the bounds of established legal norms and the intention of the legislature.