| 9-07-01 |
Public and private contracts interpreted by same rules
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| 9-07-02 |
Language of contract governs if clear
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| 9-07-03 |
Contract interpreted to give effect to mutual intention
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| 9-07-04 |
Intention ascertained from writing alone if possible
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| 9-07-05 |
Real intention to govern in cases of fraud, mistake, or accident
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| 9-07-06 |
Contract interpreted as a whole
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| 9-07-07 |
Several contracts part of one transaction interpreted together
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| 9-07-08 |
Contract interpreted so it may be carried into effect
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| 9-07-09 |
Words to be interpreted in ordinary sense
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| 9-07-10 |
Interpretation of technical words
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| 9-07-11 |
What law governs
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| 9-07-12 |
Contract explained by reference to circumstances
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| 9-07-13 |
Contract extends only to things to be covered
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| 9-07-14 |
Interpreted as promisor believed promisee understood it
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| 9-07-15 |
Clauses subordinate to general intent
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| 9-07-16 |
Written part of contract controls printed part
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| 9-07-17 |
Repugnancies reconciled with intent
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| 9-07-18 |
Inconsistent words rejected
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| 9-07-19 |
Uncertainty interpreted against party causing it ‑ Presumption as to cause
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| 9-07-20 |
Stipulations necessary to make contract reasonable implied
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| 9-07-21 |
Things incidental to contract ‑ When and when not implied
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| 9-07-22 |
Rules governing time of performance when not specified
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| 9-07-23 |
When time is essence of contract
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