One Approach That the Courts Adopt to Interpret the Provisions

question 21

Multiple Choice

One approach that the courts adopt to interpret the provisions of contracts is to determine the most reasonable interpretation of express terms. Where this cannot be done, the second approach

• A) is to ask the parties if there is an implied term in the contract.
• B) involves the determination of the most widely held understanding of the provision.
• C) is to determine whether the intention of the parties can be achieved only by acknowledging the existence of an implied term.
• D) is to request that a jury determine which interpretation is in accord with societal standards.
• E) is to make a contract for the parties.

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Definitions:

Causation

Cause-and-effect linkage between two factors, where one of them causes the other to occur or change.

Cause-and-effect

A relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect).

Quoting

The act of repeating or copying the exact words from another source, typically with acknowledgment of that source.

Paraphrase

The act of rewording or rephrasing a text or passage to achieve clearer understanding, often to simplify or clarify the original message.